Author Archives: victoriadraper24

King’s Lynn and The War of the Spanish Succession

Posted on 1 December 2018 by victoriadraper24

We recently told you about our new project, working to transcribe the Hall Books of the King’s Lynn Borough Archives. This blog is an example of something of interest found as part of that project, showing how worldwide events were … Continue reading →

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The Mad Monk of Hickling Priory

Posted on 26 November 2018 by victoriadraper24

The Priory Hicking Priory. NRO, MC 530/8/21 Hickling Priory was founded in 1185 by Theobald de Valentina and was occupied by around 10 Black Canons, a denomination that worshipped the Virgin Mary, St. Austin and All Saints who lived communally … Continue reading →

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The Witches of Lynn

Posted on 31 October 2018 by victoriadraper24

It’s strange how one thing leads to another. When I was researching the French POWs in King’s Lynn, I came across Devil’s Alley, where the warehouse that was used for temporary accommodation was situated. This led on to the legend … Continue reading →

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Volunteering Opportunity: The King’s Lynn Borough Archives Transcription Project

Posted on 26 October 2018 by victoriadraper24

Thanks to a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, we have been able to set up a new project, which aims to use crowdsourcing to transcribe the documents held at the King’s Lynn Borough Archives. These records have been … Continue reading →

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Life in Nelson’s Navy: An Account of Joseph Emerson, a Surgeon on board the HMS Agamemnon in 1793.

Posted on 21 October 2018 by victoriadraper24

The wellbeing of the men in the navy, despite leading a rough and treacherous lifestyle, was considered superior to that in the army, especially now that scurvy was on the decline. Still, being out at sea for long periods increased … Continue reading →

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Mad Dogs and Englishmen: Homemade Remedies in the 18th and 19th Centuries.

Posted on 10 October 2018 by victoriadraper24

Long before the NHS was founded, many households in 18th and 19th century Britain relied on home remedies to help them cope with various ailments. Healthcare was less accessible, especially for the poorer sectors of society and quack doctors would … Continue reading →

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Hashtags and 280 Characters: My Experience of Teen Twitter Takeover Day

Posted on 26 September 2018 by victoriadraper24

During the summer I was lucky enough to take part in the Teen Twitter Takeover 2018 at Norfolk Record Office. Hosted by museums from across the country the Teen Twitter Takeover gives teens the chance to experience not only the … Continue reading →

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Lord Willoughby and ‘the time of rebellion’.

Posted on 17 September 2018 by victoriadraper24

Request The King’s Lynn Borough Archives received a request for information regarding an ‘apparent uprising’ in West Norfolk in 1548, which was described by Francis Blomefield in 1728. On researching this uprising the archivist discovered a number of references within one … Continue reading →

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