Norwich nostalgia: Old photos of growing up in the 1970s

And today we are heading to our Fine City and looking back at growing up in Norwich in the 1970s with these old photos from our archive. 

Hay Hill cascade with people looking at the foam after someone had put detergent in. Who remembers C&A? Date: 1970s. (Image: Newsquest)

A group of students from the Hewett School with their suitcases at Norwich Station on April 5, 1974. (Image: Submit)

You might recognise some of the shops like C&A, Hovells and Peter Robinson.

There are conkers and clackers, fountains and fairgrounds. 

The Queen came to Norwich in 1975 and perhaps you stood in the crowd with your friends and family, eager to glimpse our royal visitor.

Hovells Basket Shop in Bedford Street, Norwich pictured receiving a coat of paint in 1974. The building was later damaged by a fire. (Image: Newsquest)

The Queen with the crowds at City Hall, Norwich. April 12, 1975. (Image: Newsquest)

Peter Robinson's fashion store on Gentleman's Walk in Norwich city centre. Date: February 9, 1974. (Image: Newsquest)

It was a time of flares and tank tops or platforms and punk garb. Bouncing on Space Hoppers and recording our favourite tunes on cassettes.

We rode our Raleigh Choppers and went to the photo kiosk at Woolies with our mates.

The Norwich Lads Club in 1978. (Image: Newsquest)

The 11th Norwich Sea Scouts, with their headquarters in the Elm Hill, extended an invitation to all their neighbours for a Silver Jubilee street party. Although the cobbles were not suitable for energetic foot races they did provide the essential hazards for egg and spoon races and the necessary footholds for the tug o'-war and were certainly no problem for those tucking into the food. Date: June 23, 1977 (Image: Newsquest)

Top of the Pops kept us in the loop with the latest hits and we marvelled at the first Star Wars film.

The seventies was a decade with its own distinctive character.    

A group of children playing with Clackers in Norwich on September 28, 1971. (Image: Newsquest)

Students making the most of the dining room at the Y.W.C.A. Norwich. Date: June 26, 1974. (Image: Newsquest)

Step right up! Norwich fairground on December 28, 1978. (Image: Newsquest)

Perhaps you recognise some of the faces and places in these old photos.

What are your memories of growing up in Norwich in the 1970s?

Let us know in the comments below.   

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Were you one of the singers who made an appearance before the camera and lights in the aisles of Norwich Cathedral for Songs of Praise? Dated November, 1975. (Image: Newsquest)

Cubs Christopher Tuck and Kevin Anderson of the 26th Norwich, try their hand at sailing a raft during the weekend at Old Lakenham Hall. In the picture with the cubs is Rae Steward, of the Norwich Joint Service Team. Date: November 16, 1970. (Image: Newsquest)

Lollipop lady with children crossing the road in Norwich. Date: June 1, 1977. (Image: Newsquest)

The Norwich Conkers Championships in Chapelfield Gardens in 1974. (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich fairground, December 28, 1978. (Image: Newsquest)