Publications and Useful Links
This page offers a selection of books, publications, and online resources for anyone researching the heritage of Carbrooke. While some titles may no longer be in print, many can be found in local libraries, secondhand bookshops, or through online retailers. We also provide links to relevant websites and social media for further exploration.
Two books explaining the story of ‘The Commanderie of Carbrooke’ and ‘The Knights Hospitallers’. They can be purchased from the church at £2.50 each

The Knights Hospitallers, Who Were They?‘
Compiled by Helen Riley (out of print)

Carbrooke and the Commanderie of the Knights Hospitallers’
Compiled by Helen Riley (out of print)

Capturing our Wayland Heritage, ‘A history of Carbrooke’
1st edition 2011, includes pull out section and DVD of local photos.
A series of 13 books produced by the Wayland Partnership, gives a history of each of the Wayland Villages.
To purchase a copy (Carbrooke) £8.00 (£3 p&p) Contact Carbrooke Heritage Group,
Also available to purchase from Wayland Partnership offices in Watton, Wayland House, High Street, Watton.
Or as reference in Watton library.

The Impact of WW1 In Wayland, 1st edition 2016
A study by the Wayland Heritage groups on the impact of WW1 in the Wayland area, covering the many aspects of life. Produced by the Wayland Partnership, and funded by a Lottery grant.
To purchase a copy, contact Wayland Partnership offices in Watton, Wayland House, High Street, Watton.
Or as reference in Watton library.

A Village School at War – transcription of school log book 1939-45
The Heritage Group have transcribed, and published Carbrooke school log for the years 1939-45, adding background photos and information.
During the Second World War, Headmistress Miss Mary Norton kept a fascinating record of daily life in Carbrooke through her school log entries. A much-admired leader with deep care for her students, she documented how normal routines continued amidst the extraordinary circumstances of wartime, particularly the kind involvement of locally stationed American troops.
Available from Carbrooke Heritage Group £5 (£3 p&p). First print 2019

A3 sized poster of the Carbrooke Heritage Map designed by Adrian Talbot for Carbrooke Heritage Group, for use as Parish information boards.
Available from Carbrooke Heritage Group £5 (£5 p&p).

Carbrooke in the Past’ by Stanley and Dorothy Saunders
(Out of print)
A history of Carbrooke, with lots of first hand accounts.
Read online

Excavations at the Preceptory of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, Carbrooke
Report on the Archaeological Dig at the school 1998
Publisher : East Anglian Archaeology
Publication date : 31 Dec. 2006
ISBN-10 : 0905594436
ISBN-13 : 978-0905594439

Marine Jack by Robert Chalmers
An account of a Norfolk man’s war (Jack Clarke of Carbrooke)
Useful Information & Links to Other Sites
Carbrooke History Facebook Page
Carbrooke Online Website Village online magazine and information
Carbrooke Parish Website Parish Council Website
Norfolk Churches Site (Carbrooke Page)
Wayland News: ‘A community newspaper and website dedicated to providing information about Wayland in the heart of Breckland in Norfolk, England’.
Wayland Partnership offices in Watton
Wayland House, High Street, Watton, Thetford
01953 883915
(Watton and Area) Local information and Links
Norfolk Baptism Project: A very useful site for anybody researching Norfolk ancestry. Carbrooke Baptism records 1812 -1880 have been added to this database.Hosted by ROOTSWEB
www.norfolkpubs.co.uk Norfolk pubs past and present, information, reference and photos. Maintained by Richard Bristow
www.norfolkmills.co.uk/ Indepth research of Norfolk Mills, lots of references. Maintained by Jonathon Nevill
Commonwealth War Graves Commission have a website with a wealth of information detailing the men and women who served and died serving our country.
Norfolk Roll of Honour Website Norfolk War Memorials
Carbrooke Village Millennium Green Group
Facebook ‘Friends Of Carbrooke Millennium Green‘
Millenium Green Trustees Committee
RAF Watton Fascinating history of RAF Watton. Maintained by Julian Horn
Letters between Carbrooke School children and Leona Robbins in Norfolk Virginia during WW2 Amazing information, images of actual letters.
Page last Updated 30.06.26
