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Bangs of expectation-how a log fire sparked the idea for Britain’s first Christmas cracker

Posted on December 22, 2015 by

Crackers are an English invention derived from a French idea. They were first made by Londoner Tom Smith, an apprentice confectioner specialising in the making of sweets and cake ornaments. When he had saved enough money, Smith set up his … Continue reading →

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Memories of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2014 by

Memories of Christmases gone by are always fascinating.  In the Norfolk Sound Archive, which is part of the Norfolk Record Office, we hold a sound recording of the memoirs of Hon. Lady Smith, daughter of Savile Brinton, first Baron Somerleyton. … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes and Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

Have you ever wondered where all our millions of documents are stored, and in what conditions? Do you want to see first hand the innovative work and research our conservators are doing? We are once more offering

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