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The Rich History of Norwich: Re-Cataloging the Archive
For the past 21 months archivist Tom Townsend has been re-cataloguing the Norwich City Archive; a collection of both regional and national importance recording the rich history of the city and one which currently fills nearly 1,000 archival boxes in … Continue reading
Treasured Mementos from WWI
The Norfolk Record Office holds a number of embroidered postcards from World War One, generally known as “WW1 Silks.” They were first produced in 1914 through 1918 but declined substantially from 1919 onwards. The WW1 cards were usually hand embroidered by French and Belgian … Continue reading
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Peterhouse Primary School find out about local First World War soldiers
Last week Year 6 pupils from Peterhouse Primary School visited us for a session looking at local soldiers in the First World War. We started the session with a general introduction to archives by playing the indenture game. Next the … Continue reading
Training in Parchment Conservation
I am a trainee Archive Conservator based at Lancashire Archives in Preston, currently working to achieve the Archives and Records Association’s Certificate in Archive Conservation. As part of the course I must undertake a series of placements, each focusing on … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, Lancashire Archives, maps, parchment, Preston, Swanton Morley with Worthing
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Discovering First World War heroes in West Raynham
This morning I visited West Raynham Primary School to work with year 3/4 pupils looking at the history of their village and some of the villager’s involvement in the First World War. In order to find out about trades, businesses … Continue reading
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A Norfolk Man’s War: The Hewetson Letters
I have been busy preparing for my forthcoming talk which will take place this Friday (10 October) at 1pm in The Green Room at The Archive Centre. The talk, ‘A Norfolk Man’s War: The Hewetson Letters’ is free of charge. … Continue reading
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Tagged First World War, letters, Salhouse
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Getting ready for ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ at the Norfolk Record Office
This week, we are working on the final preparations for our Thursday evening event. The event ties-in with the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? programme featuring Mary Berry which aired on Thursday, 11 September. Some of the research … Continue reading
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Tagged family history, Mary Berry, research, television, Who Do You Think You Are?
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Battle of Britain Day
15 September is Battle of Britain Day and it is commemorated every year on this date. The Battle of Britain was the aerial conflict between the British and German air forces in the skies over the United Kingdom in 1940. … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of Britain, commemoration, RAF, Second World War
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