Author Archives: victoriadraper24

Searching for ancestors in Norfolk: Unsticking the Stark family

Posted on 7 September 2023 by victoriadraper24

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

Posted on 16 August 2023 by victoriadraper24

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

Posted on 8 March 2023 by victoriadraper24

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 →

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Life in a Nineteenth Century Workhouse

Posted on 25 February 2023 by victoriadraper24

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 →

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The Life of Ellenor Fenn – One Woman: Three Identities.

Posted on 9 January 2023 by victoriadraper24

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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Snuff in 19th Century Norfolk

Posted on 23 August 2022 by victoriadraper24

Snuff, high society’s choice of tobacco inhalation, first appeared in England in the middle of the sixteenth century, along with tobacco imports from America.  Sir Walter Raleigh is usually supposed to have been the first to bring it home to … Continue reading →

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Caught Red Handed: Duck Feathers and all!

Posted on 10 August 2022 by victoriadraper24

Looking through the archives can lead to some interesting stories. Take, for example the case of Robert Goffin. He was convicted of larceny at the Norfolk Quarter Sessions in January 1843 .  A contemporary report from the Norwich Mercury newspaper … Continue reading →

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Local history is all about stories

Posted on 10 June 2022 by victoriadraper24

The ‘Community Archives: Skills, Support & Sustainability’ project has been set up by the Norfolk Record Office with the aim of providing Norfolk’s community archive and local heritage groups with advice, training and resources to help them improve the management … Continue reading →

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