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The Victorian Gentlemen and the Norwich Shawl Letters
Written by Christine Shackell, NRO research blogger, July 2023 The history of Norwich shawls may seem an unlikely topic for correspondence between two Victorian gentlemen but the archive holds four such letters, written at the beginning of 1897. (Norfolk Record … Continue reading
Will Norwich be ready for the Coronation?
The nineteenth century witnessed three coronations: George IV in 1821, William IV in 1831 and Victoria in 1838. On May 6th, 2023, we will celebrate the coronation of a new king, Charles III. Preparations for this event have been underway … Continue reading
Norfolk’s Ancient Animal Magic
Language, we are told is a constantly evolving beast. Whilst this is undeniable, in certain rural areas this evolution can be somewhat slow. We have, for example in the Norfolk vernacular today the phrase ‘to put the toad on someone.’ … Continue reading
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Life in a Nineteenth Century Workhouse
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
The Boys are Back in Town! The American Red Cross Service Club, Bishop’s Palace, Norwich
A brief look at the time the Bishop’s Palace in Norwich became an American Red Cross Service Club during World War II. Continue reading
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The Life of Ellenor Fenn – One Woman: Three Identities.
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
From Tram Conductor to Chief Inspector: The Police Registers of Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn
From Norfolk Record Office documents C/PO 1/58 & C/PO 1/46 Brief History of the Police Force The first official police force was the London Metropolitan Police set up by Sir Robert Peel in 1829. The County and Borough Police Act … Continue reading
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