Days gone by at Gorleston seafront

A member of the Gorleston Coastguard Station watching a vessel appraoch the Harbour mouth. Photo: Gould/Archant (Image: Gould.)

2. 24 hours a day the Coastguard service maintains constant watch on shipping around our coasts. Pictured is a member of the Gorleston Coastguard Station watching a vessel appraoch the Harbour mouth. thought to be taken around 1949.

The old pier at Gorleston as it used to be. Photo: Gould/Archant (Image: Gould.)

3. The old pier at Gorleston as it used to be – with the well-remembered 'cosies' which made ideal sun-traps and angling sites.

Gorleston Pier. Photo: Gould/Archant (Image: Gould.)

4. Gorleston Pier. The date is unknown but do you recognise any of the fishermen?

Gorleston Pool in June, 1965. Photo: Archant library (Image: EDP Library.)

5. A quiet Gorleston Pool in June of 1965.

Gorleston bend in 1957. Photo: Gould/Archant (Image: Gould.)

6. Taken in 1957 is the September scene at Gorleston bend.

The Brush Quay Lighthouse at Gorleston on the 30th of April, 1956 . Photo: Gould/Archant

7. Yarmouth Port and Haven Commissioners have been told that the top structure of the Brush Quay Lighthouse at Gorleston is in serious condition.

The lighthouse was built around 1878. The Commissioneres have called for a report on the cost of a modern type light mast and the demolition of the lighthouse. Dated 30th April, 1956.

If you recognise anyone in the pictures or would like to tell us more about them you can email norfolkimagecurators@archant.co.uk