By Geoff Fisher I live in Echo Lodge, the only building that was not demolished from the Ollands estate.
The main house and the surrounding buildings were demolished in 1972 before the listed building law was in place.
My house was the gardener’s cottage, and the reason it was not demolished was thanks to a lady called Mrs Matthews who was a tenant at the property and refused to move out.
I purchased the building in 1986 and have lived there ever since.
When I dig my garden I often come across old red brick, which I believe is part of the main house.
I would love to know more, or see any more photos, of Ollands House.
Marion Stiefel, Ollands Road, Reepham
Geoff Fisher