Discover a fascinating collection of archive folders filled with personal stories and recollections from Diss residents. Browse through copies of photographs showcasing people and places connected to Diss and the surrounding district, alongside valuable historical information, including a complete list of War Memorial inscriptions.

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Whether you’re researching your family roots or simply have a curiosity about the history of Diss, these folders are rich with photographs, recollections, and intriguing facts.

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While Diss Museum does not provide a family history research service, help is available locally through the Diss Family History Group. They can be contacted at: www.tharston-past.info

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We invite you to pop into the museum and explore the Archive Corner for yourself. You’ll find the folders located in the lower half of the building — It’s a warm, fascinating glimpse into local life, and well worth a visit.

 

This is just a small selection:

·         A childhood in 1920’s Diss

·         A Land Girl in Diss

·         Articles about Aspects of Life in Diss in the 1920’s by Geoffrey                  Stannard

·         Childhood and School Days

·         Cleer Alger Photographic Collection

·         Diss Public Houses – Past, Present and Future

·         Diss Remembered by Victorians

·         Events and entertainment

·         Old windmills

·         Out and About in Diss

·         Recollections of Diss – the immediate post war years by R C                    Camp

·         Remembering the Evacuees

·         Reminiscences from Scole

·         Shops, Pubs and Traders

·         Sport and Outdoor Leisure

·         Workers Remember

·         War and Peace

·         Working Life