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Two pamphlets and two letters – “The Hooker Hoard”

Posted on 19 January 2017 by notesfrompoppy

Botanical Correspondence of J. D. Hooker Printed letter to J. D. Hooker from Baron Alexander von Humboldt, on his proposed journey to the Himalayas and Tibet, and printed article on Dr Hooker’s botanical mission to India. Norfolk Record Office, MC … Continue reading →

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Disgruntled of Ditchingham: Stories from the correspondence of W. Carr

Posted on 12 January 2017 by elizabethjayne2015

William Carr of Ditchingham Hall was a Magistrate of many years standing, for Norfolk, Suffolk, and the West Riding. He was chairman of the Norfolk Quarter Sessions, vice-chairman of Norfolk County Council and a Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk. Hidden among … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Christmas: Christmas Festivities in Canada during the Second World War, as observed by Marion Cropley (Norfolk Record Office, MC 3139)

Posted on 21 December 2016 by nroeando2017

While many grandparents tell their tales of being evacuated to the British countryside during the Second World War there were a handful of children and teenagers such as Marion Cropley, who were sent overseas to Canada until the later years … Continue reading →

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Norwich Shoemaking: From Howlett and White to Norvic

Posted on 10 November 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

EARLY DAYS In 1846 James Howlett, a farmer, invested £10,000 (a large amount in those days!) into the leather currying business of Robert Tillyard, who was then in rooms on Elm Hill. The investment meant Robert Tillyard could move to … Continue reading →

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Alfred Albert Suggate: Loddon’s musical maverick

Posted on 30 August 2016 by notesfrompoppy

Amongst the Parish records for Loddon we find a hand addressed envelope containing a printed letter dated 1847, detailing the work of a Mr A. A. Suggate. Who would have thought that this ordinary letter held at the Norfolk Record … Continue reading →

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Cheshire’s 1941 Norfolk rescue: the untold story of Halifax bomber L9524

Posted on 14 July 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

The night of Friday 10th October 1941 Sleeping residents of Tacolneston, South Norfolk, were unaware of history about to be made on their doorstep, or more accurately in their farm fields. The same night five Halifax bombers of 35 Squadron took … Continue reading →

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Researching Rabbits!

Posted on 21 January 2015 by emilysarah2012

This week’s blog post is written by Anne Mason, who works as a heritage consultant, making funding applications, developing, and delivering projects. She particularly enjoys working with volunteers, helping them learn new skills to discover more about our history and historic … Continue reading →

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