Wimbotsham History

Wimbotsham History Facts and tales about life in Wimbotsham village in Norfolk from 1800s to present day.

The oak tree purchased with donations from a Lancaster crew member’s family - Sgt. David Booker (Bomb Aimer) - and Wimbo...
18/01/2026

The oak tree purchased with donations from a Lancaster crew member’s family - Sgt. David Booker (Bomb Aimer) - and Wimbotsham History. The tree guard has now been given the addition of a small plaque to commemorate the crash. It is positioned on the village green, close to Wimbotsham School. Thanks also for help and assistance from the Wimbotsham Recreation Ground Committee and the Parish Council in making this happen.

Armistice Sunday, November 2025
09/11/2025

Armistice Sunday, November 2025

Our new village sign
17/10/2025

Our new village sign

20/09/2025

Diary Note Saturday 4th October - Wimbotsham Village Hall 10 am to 12 noon.

Exhibition of the current history files for Wimbotsham village. Villagers’ stories, photos, Lancaster story, Village Curate story from late 1800s , Birth, Marriage and Death details. Census details early 1900s, Maps old and newer, and much more.

Come and have a look whilst having a cuppa and cake at the same time, courtesy of the monthly Cafe Connect.

See you there! Carolyn

Many of us will have lost relatives in wartimes and in far away places. Are there any others in your family that we can ...
14/08/2025

Many of us will have lost relatives in wartimes and in far away places. Are there any others in your family that we can remember on this page? Email to: [email protected]

I will always remember my Great-uncle Olaf Leeder who was “killed in action”. Olaf enlisted in the Royal Norfolk Regiment and was 28 when he died. Corp. Leeder is buried Kranji Cemetary, Singapore. His name is also shown in his home town on the Roll of Honour in St Nicholas Church in North Walsham and on that town’s War Memorial.

Remembering those who fought for our country in the Far East for whom WW2 didn’t end until 15th August 1945
14/08/2025

Remembering those who fought for our country in the Far East for whom WW2 didn’t end until 15th August 1945

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