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The Georgian Period in 18th century England was often associated with elegance and strict social order, however it was also marked by a series of scandals which were tried and testified in court houses such as Walsingham Abbey in Norfolk. Being … Continue reading →

Throughout history, humans have tested the limits of their mortality, ranging from the dangerous and bold, to the outright idiotic. While historical knowledge of unusual deaths are often lost to time, there are a number of unlucky individuals whose deaths have been immortalised in a 14th century Coroner’s Roll from King’s Lynn.  Coroner’s Rolls are a type … Continue reading →

Continued from part 1 The Trial The trial of James Blomfield Rush was held at the Norwich Assizes, otherwise known as Norwich Castle, the court room is situated within the Norwich Shirehall which sits on the Norwich Castle complex. Many … Continue reading →

On a cold night on the 28th November 1848, the stillness of the Norfolk countryside was shattered by the sound of gunfire echoing across the fields surrounding Stanfield Hall. By morning, the master of the house, Isaac Jermy and his … Continue reading →

Norwich has been a city associated with rebels and radicals for centuries. Whether against the King, the Church or the Government, Norwich has always immersed itself in local and national movements of riot and rebellion. It is therefore not surprising … Continue reading →