Colkirk Tales: a unique and unforgettable memoir of life in a Norfolk village 1897-1927

Alfred Absolon's memoir provides a unique insight into rural Norfolk life before the Great War, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship and folklore of the region.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Crumps Barn Studio

My earliest recollection of Colkirk was, I think, the Diamond Jubilee of good Queen Victoria in 1897. Alfred Absolon's memoir is a unique window into life in rural Norfolk before the Great War and a story full of his family's farming heritage. He grows up on his aunt's farm in the village of Colkirk. This is a place where folklore is as real as the seasons and the harvest is gathered by men and horses. The threshing machine is powered by a steam engine, and the village is home to traditional craftsmen who practice a fading way of life. This is an authentic and unforgettable first-person account of life in a Norfolk village at the turn of the century (1897-1929).

My earliest recollection of Colkirk was, I think, the Diamond Jubilee of good Queen Victoria in 1897. Alfred Absolon's memoir is a unique window into life in rural Norfolk before the Great War and a story full of his family's farming heritage. He grows up on his aunt's farm in the village of Colkirk. This is a place where folklore is as real as the seasons and the harvest is gathered by men and horses. The threshing machine is powered by a steam engine, and the village is home to traditional craftsmen who practice a fading way of life. This is an authentic and unforgettable first-person account of life in a Norfolk village at the turn of the century (1897-1929).

Weight: 144g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915067159