After running The Movie Shop in Norwich since 1985, I decided to call it a day in 2020. It was time to focus on my true interests rather than spending six days a week dealing with customers in what had become an increasingly unproductive enterprise. I am now dedicating my time to writing about Norwich history over the last century, particularly the aspects that resonate with me, including Norwich cinemas and the charming collectors shops along with their often eccentric owners and customers. Having been immersed in this world since the end of the last war, I feel it's time to share my memories and the historical knowledge I have gathered over these seventy years.
I will use my blog and other pages to tell these stories. Some of these topics will be shared on Facebook on the pages 'Peter Cossey' and 'The Icenian'.
The Blog section will gradually evolve into a complete personal memoir from the end of the war to the present, while also revisiting my family history back to the late Victorian era. I write solely about personal memories, and I vividly remember three of my Victorian grandparents. The fourth holds a touch of tragedy common to many families, which will be revealed as the memoir unfolds.
As I work on the site, it has taken on a life of its own. I find myself adding comments on the wider cultural scene inspired by my extensive collection of books, magazines, and comics that have captivated and inspired me over many decades. This is all part of the tapestry of life, and I will introduce sections whenever a book, a film, or any other artifact sparks my interest in the broader context.
The first part of the blog revisits my book on Norwich cinemas, where I have reprinted the main text along with many more photos I have acquired since the initial publication.
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You can also use the link below to visit my other site, which I am currently developing. It's a collectors site that will also serve as a history of my favorite magazine:
thepictutregoer.com
I can be contacted at: peter.cossey@ntlworld.com
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