Monthly Archives: November 2019

Thanks to you: celebrating 25 years of National Lottery funding for heritage and projects at the Norfolk Record Office

Posted on November 28, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

The first National Lottery draw took place 25 years ago on 19 November 1994. Since then, £8billion from ticket sales has been awarded to more than 44,000 heritage projects across the UK through The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Running Tudor England’s Second City

Posted on November 27, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

The Accounts of the Chamberlains of Norwich, 1539-45 Accounts are an important source of evidence for students of late medieval and early modern history. The requirement that officials should produce minutely detailed lists of all the individual sums that they … Continue reading →

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An Elizabethan Beguinage in Hempstead cum Eccles, Norfolk?

Posted on November 19, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

Evidence of a Beguinage? Agnes Vincent, of the east Norfolk village of Hempstead cum Eccles clearly states in the text of her will that three of her kinswomen, Catherine, Audrey and Elizabeth Derham were all ‘dwelling in my house’; with … Continue reading →

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The Great Silence

Posted on November 11, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

The First Armistice Day in Norfolk and Peace Day 1919 Armistice 1919 The ‘end’ of the First World War left an aftermath of political, social and emotional turmoil. Although many men and women were still serving abroad, it was decided … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse into The History of Elm Hill: The 1860s and Father Ignatius

Posted on November 2, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

Since moving to Norwich three years ago, I have spent many a day ambling around the city centre, often with my camera, and the sight of Elm Hill was immediately of intrigue to me. This intrigue is obviously shared by … Continue reading →

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