Monthly Archives: September 2015

Building an Education

Posted on September 22, 2015 by emilysarah2012

Before the late Nineteenth Century, schooling was not compulsory and rarely free. The wealthy could send their children to schools providing a high-quality, classical education or employ private tutors. For the majority, the education provision which did exist varied in … Continue reading →

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Battle of Britain in Norwich

Posted on September 16, 2015 by emilysarah2012

How is the Battle of Britain commemorated in Norwich? At the end of the First World War, a variety of small organisations aimed to promote the welfare of former Royal Air Force personnel and keep members in touch with their … Continue reading →

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Prisons in Norfolk

Posted on September 7, 2015 by emilysarah2012

This week’s blog post is from Orla Kennelly, who works as an Archive Specialist for the Norfolk Record Office, and is based at the Norfolk Heritage Centre.  Norwich Castle, and The Guildhall just off the market place, are two of … Continue reading →

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Competition Winner Announced

Posted on September 4, 2015 by emilysarah2012

We had some great entries for our ‘How Well Do You Know Norwich’ competition. There were fifteen images of places all located within the Norwich city walls except one. The challenge was to identify as many as possible. The winner, … Continue reading →

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