Take a trip down memory lane with our fabulous photographic celebration of East Anglian life through the decade. Today we take a nostalgic look back at Diss, a beautiful market town thats famous for its magnificent 6 acre mere.

Eastern Daily Press: Mere Street in Diss in June 1960, looking back towards St Nicholas' Church. Picture: Archant libraryMere Street in Diss in June 1960, looking back towards St Nicholas' Church. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

For hundreds of years, rumours were rife that Diss's beautiful Mere was formed in the crater of an extinct volcano, but no matter what you believe about its creation, no-one can doubt its place in the town's history.

Covering six acres, with lovely walkways and an abundance of wildlife, this watery idyll has long been the focus of community life - in the 19th century locals would take to the frozen lake for a game of cricket and a spot of ice-skating, something repeated in recent decades.

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Eastern Daily Press: A view over Diss town centre in August 1958. Picture: Archant libraryA view over Diss town centre in August 1958. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: A busy day at the market in 1986. Picture: Archant LibraryA busy day at the market in 1986. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Diss Parish Church from across the mere, dated 12th November 1980. Picture: Archant libraryDiss Parish Church from across the mere, dated 12th November 1980. Picture: Archant library