Monthly Archives: October 2017

‘An Infestation of Rats’ A History of Investigating Witchcraft in Norfolk

Posted on October 20, 2017 by victoriadraper24

As Halloween approaches thoughts turn towards witches and ghosts. A number of references to both have been recorded in the archives. The parish register for Wells next the Sea (PD 679/1) records the burials of fourteen men in December 1583. … Continue reading →

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‘Even some pressed seaweed’ – A historical student’s revelation.

Posted on October 11, 2017 by victoriadraper24

This is the wonder of archives: you never know what you might find. I was lucky enough to study an early 19th century document which combined a variety of wonderful elements including diary entries, poetry, drawings, a butterfly fact file, … Continue reading →

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