The Archives
A collection of photographs and other material started by the late Michael Ryder.
The casual visitor will find much of interest here and you may well linger for some time amongst these pages exploring the history of Holme-next-the-Sea, its people, and the surrounding countryside.
Browse through our historical collections documenting village life, church history, and local heritage.
Photo Collections
Historical photos from village residents - Arnold, Norah Green, Dorothy Crown, and others
Village in 1951
Comprehensive survey of Holme-next-the-Sea from 1951
Village Album 2008
Photographic survey of the village in 2008
Village Later Years
Village photos and milestones from later years
Church History
Historical documents and photos of St. Mary's Church
Church Anchor
The story of the anchor outside St. Mary's Church
Green Family
Historical photos from the Green family collection
Lucy Emms Memorial
Memorial to Lucy Emms who died in the 1953 floods
Peddars Way Monument
The Peddars Way National Trail monument
Footpath Monument
Historic footpath marker
Parish Map
Historical maps of the parish
Religious Sanctuary
Holme as a place of sanctuary through history
School Reunion 1996
Photos from the 1996 school reunion
Diamond Jubilee 2012
Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration