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The Great Silence

Posted on 11 November 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

The First Armistice Day in Norfolk and Peace Day 1919 Armistice 1919 The ‘end’ of the First World War left an aftermath of political, social and emotional turmoil. Although many men and women were still serving abroad, it was decided … Continue reading →

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‘From witchcraft to understanding your own electricity account’: The activities of The Electrical Association for Women

Posted on 30 January 2019 by cbolsterNRO

We live in a gadget driven age, today’s new technology quickly replaced by the next latest advancement.  However, back in the 1920s, simply having electricity in the home was a marvel in itself. The Electrical Association for Women (EAW) was … Continue reading →

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Railways, Changing Landscapes and Refugees – workshops for school children

Posted on 4 May 2018 by victoriadraper24

We’ve had a busy start to the year with delivering lots of our school workshops to children all over the county. In January, we hosted a group of students from Norwich School lower 6th history group, for some Archive Research … Continue reading →

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