Publications

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

Compiled by Helen Riley (out of print)


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.


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.


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



A history of Carbrooke, with lots of first hand accounts.
Read online



An account of a Norfolk man’s war (Jack Clarke of Carbrooke)


Carbrooke History Facebook Page

Carbrooke Online Website  Village online magazine and information

Carbrooke Parish Website Parish Council Website

Watton Museum

Norfolk Churches Site (Carbrooke Page)

Wayland Churches Website

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

Carbrooke School Web Site

(Watton and Area) Local information and Links

Norfolk Heritage Explorer

Domesday Entry for Carbrooke

Norfolk Records Office

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

Frimstone Ltd

4 Leaf Enterprises

East Coast Castings

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.

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