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On your shelf – An Edith Cavell treasure?

Posted on 13 September 2017 by nroeando2017

Nurse Cavell was shot in Brussels in October 1915 for helping 200 allied soldiers out of German-occupied Belgium to neutral Holland. Maltese composer Paolino Vassallo (1856-1923) wrote a three act opera on Norfolk nurse Edith Cavell which was performed in … Continue reading →

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The experiences of the Earl of Albemarle during the Boer War: Part 3

Posted on 31 August 2017 by victoriadraper24

After visiting the wounded from the previous days, Albemarle and his men marched back to Pretoria where they were provided with fresh clothes. That day the Earl also caught a glimpse of Baden-Powell, the future founder of the Scouts, who … Continue reading →

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Church Briefs

Posted on 17 August 2017 by victoriadraper24

If you’ve been delving through lists of parish deposits in your local record office, you may have come across a reference to ‘briefs’ or ‘church briefs’ before. Now, this has nothing to do with holy underwear, and everything to do … Continue reading →

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The experiences of the Earl of Albemarle during the Boer War: Part 2

Posted on 3 August 2017 by victoriadraper24

Albemarle and his battalion arrived in the ‘badly laid out’, ‘half savage’ town of Bloemfontein. The earl was especially happy to see the Union Jack waving above the town and the ‘pleased reaction’ of Lord Roberts after inspection. His cheerfulness … Continue reading →

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My Work Experience at the Norfolk Record Office

Posted on 26 July 2017 by victoriadraper24

During my work experience week at the Norfolk Record Office, I have undertaken many different tasks in all areas of the work. This includes working in the search room, finding documents in the strong room, and learning about the conservation … Continue reading →

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My week at the Norfolk Record Office

Posted on 24 July 2017 by victoriadraper24

Coming to the Norfolk Record Office a week ago I didn’t really know what to expect of the nature or varying roles within the building. This week has been brilliant in allowing me to experience aspects of not only historical … Continue reading →

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Looking back on June and July 2017

Posted on 20 July 2017 by victoriadraper24

Phew! We’ve had a pretty busy half-term, meeting lots of pupils and running a variety of workshops. We kicked off June with Second World War workshops for year 3 pupils at Catton Grove Primary School. Pupils enjoyed learning about the … Continue reading →

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Messing about on the river 1878 style

Posted on 20 July 2017 by victoriadraper24

On Monday 26th August 1878 four friends, including the artist Ernest Arthur Freeman, set off from New Mills, Norwich on a five day canoe trip down the Yare and up the Waveney via the New Cut. The tourist industry on … Continue reading →

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