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A Journey through Norfolk in 1681

Posted on December 7, 2023 by victoriadraper24

‘It being now May 1681 after a dry winter and scorching dry spring’, Thomas Baskerville wrote, ‘We went the banck waie through the depth and levell of the Fenns’. He was heading for Ely. Was the weather the result of … Continue reading →

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Where There’s a Will There’s a Story

Posted on November 22, 2023 by victoriadraper24

Norwich District Probate Registry records held at the Norfolk Record Office (NRO) The Court of Probates Act 1858 abolished the church courts’ jurisdiction over wills and established the Principal Probate Registry.  The country was divided into districts and the NRO … Continue reading →

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Discovering Holkham

Posted on November 9, 2023 by victoriadraper24

Every year the staff who work with volunteers at the Norfolk Record Office arrange an outing as a thank you for their hard work and dedication during the previous 12 months. This year 20 volunteers visited the archives at Holkham … Continue reading →

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Using asylum archives to help people who live with mental health issues

Posted on October 26, 2023 by victoriadraper24

“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…

Posted on October 12, 2023 by victoriadraper24

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 →

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A Unique Treasure Revealed: Claxton Opera Costumes created by Helen Hoyte MBE

Posted on September 17, 2023 by victoriadraper24

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 →

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Searching for ancestors in Norfolk: Unsticking the Stark family

Posted on September 7, 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 August 16, 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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