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Using asylum archives to help people who live with mental health issues
“For me, it’s a highlight of the week when I can get here, but it’s such an open and understanding group and that’s what keeps drawing you back, as well as trying to get I guess into the head of … Continue reading
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Dear Mrs Cavell…
Written by Christine Shackell The twelfth of October marks the anniversary of the death of Edith Cavell, the Norfolk born nurse, who was executed by the German military authorities in 1915 for sheltering British and Allied soldiers and assisting them … Continue reading
A Unique Treasure Revealed: Claxton Opera Costumes created by Helen Hoyte MBE
The Norfolk Record Office are delighted to have accessioned ten folders of costume designs by celebrated textile specialist Helen Hoyte MBE. Mrs Hoyte designed and dressed eighteen stage productions for the Claxton Opera, founded by the late Richard White. Mr. … Continue reading
Searching for ancestors in Norfolk: Unsticking the Stark family
Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? The people who, through aseries of chance meetings and events over countless centuries, resulted in youbeing here today? The excitement of finding out first engaged my attention some years ago,sparked by my … Continue reading
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Working in a heritage environment
Twelve students enjoyed our latest work experience day at The Archive Centre. Pupils from Years 11-13 enjoyed learning about working in a heritage environment. They learnt how the archivists catalogue items in the collection, including how every document needs to … Continue reading
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Norfolk Women in History
Click on a name in the drop down menu to find out about that individual. See image below for details. To find out even more about Norfolk women in history watch our YouTube channel to see films made by University … Continue reading
Life in a Nineteenth Century Workhouse
The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) empowered the Poor Law Commission to unite parishes in England and Wales into Poor Law Unions to be administered by a local Board of Guardians. The Loddon and Clavering Union was instituted on 7th … Continue reading
The Life of Ellenor Fenn – One Woman: Three Identities.
Lady Ellenor Fenn is listed in the Norfolk Record Office as the wife of Sir John Fenn. He found fame through his work transcribing the 15th century Paston Papers. The first two volumes were published in January 1787 and led … Continue reading
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