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The First Victorian Villain’ -The Murders at Stanfield Hall (part 1)

Posted on 11 June 2026 by norfolkroadmin

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 →

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LGBTQ+ history in the archives, part 3: a selection of photographs by Sydney Denny

Posted on 21 May 2026 by norfolkroadmin

Finding trans people in the past can be difficult. This shouldn’t make us give up the search, however. It just means that, as researchers of trans history, we have to get more creative about what to look for. There is … Continue reading →

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Raise the Banners! Norwich in the 1926 General Strike

Posted on 4 May 2026 by norfolkroadmin

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 →

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Outliving St George

Posted on 23 April 2026 by norfolkroadmin

This Thursday is Saint George’s Day, an event with special connections to Norwich.  George is known from his legend as the dragon-slayer, but almost nothing is really known about him, except that he was martyred for his Christian faith by … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ+ history in the archives, part 2: the diaries of William J. Dennis

Posted on 14 April 2026 by norfolkroadmin

The diaries of William J. Dennis from 1940 give a vivid glimpse into the life of a queer man in wartime Norwich. These diaries record Dennis’s sexual experiences with men in detail, making them a rare and fascinating source for … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ+ history in the archives, part 1: the diaries of Judith M. Ferrier

Posted on 30 March 2026 by norfolkroadmin

Finding the lives of lesbian and bisexual women brings challenges to historians. In Britain, sex between women was never criminalised in the same way that it was for men. It’s because of legal records that historians have been able to … Continue reading →

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Reusing old documents

Posted on 27 February 2026 by norfolkroadmin

The Reformation, in particular the suppression of the monasteries in the 1530s, resulted in the dispersal of liturgical works and monastic libraries. Many of the new secular owners of the property of the defunct religious houses saw no reason why … Continue reading →

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What is a Tithe Apportionment?

Posted on 11 February 2026 by annafreed6c149adcfc

Hall Marks: the Long Shadow of Norfolk’s Lost Country Houses is a project based at the Norfolk Record Office. But what are the tithe apportionments that we’ll be transcribing during the project? Continue reading →

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