Great Yarmouth history

Stories and records that chart more than 1,000 years of history

Key dates for Great Yarmouth

A timeline of events from sea battles to the fish finger's invention

Meet seafaring heroes, lifesavers and authors

The royal documents that have shaped the borough

Recording the past for future generations

Recording the development of the borough over 1,000 years

The centuries-old heart of the town

A look back at having fun in the seaside resort

The 'flinty ring' protecting the town