Thorpe St Andrew captured in old photos from the 1970s

But in the past two hundred years, Thorpe St Andrew has expanded and grown dramatically - taking on town status in 2006. 

And today we are rewinding to the 1970s and visiting the community nestled on the River Yare east of Norwich. 

A snowy scene in Thorpe St Andrew depicting the Buck pub and the Parish Church behind it in 1979. (Image: Archant Library)

Members of Thorpe Brownies pose with their luggage during their travels at Thorpe Railway Station in 1972. (Image: Archant Library)

There is the view along Thorpe River Green towards the Boat & Bottle, now the Rushcutters Arms. 

We see glimpses of the Norwich Union social club at Pinebanks, the Grammar School and the Parish Church. 

The Norwich Union social club Pinebanks in September 1975. (Image: Archant Library)

We hope these old photos from our archive bring back fond memories of Thorpe St Andrew in the 1970s - let us know in the comments section below. 

The Thorpe church clock face in 1975 (Image: Archant Library)

A public meeting at Thorpe Grammar School in January 1976. (Image: Archant Library)

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Rowers on the River Yare at Thorpe St Andrew near Norwich in the 1970s. (Image: Archant Library)

The Thorpe fire rescue boat gives a demonstration in 1973 (Image: Archant Library)

The Thorpe Brownies entertain OAPs in 1973. (Image: Archant Library)