Monthly Archives: April 2016

The Norwich Computer, 1957

Posted on April 29, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

The City of Norwich, and its forward-thinking Treasurer, Mr A.J. Barnard, were pioneers in the application of computer technology to the work of UK local authorities and businesses. In 1953-4, Mr Barnard and his team began looking for an electronic … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Record Office’s Earliest Document: A Charter from William II

Posted on April 13, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

The earliest document in the Norfolk Record Office is an undated charter from King William Rufus (William II, third son of William the Conqueror) to Herbert de Losinga, Bishop of Thetford in 1090 (DCN 41/16), granting ‘hunting rights and a … Continue reading →

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