Tag Archives: NORAH

Shenanigans in Southrepps: Adultery in the Norwich Consistory Court Depositions

Posted on June 17, 2022 by nroeando2017

The jurisdiction of church courts used to cover many aspects of human activity. They heard causes, the church court term for cases, on such matters as marriage, defamation and probate. As part of their activity, the courts collected witness statements, … Continue reading →

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Church court records at the Norfolk Record Office

Posted on May 20, 2022 by nroeando2017

Introduction Church court records, more specifically the records of the Norwich Consistory Court, are probably the most salacious at the Norfolk Record Office (NRO). Before the mid-nineteenth century, church courts had jurisdiction over many aspects of life, including matrimony, probate, … Continue reading →

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Anthony Hamond: A Victorian County Councillor

Posted on May 3, 2017 by victoriadraper24

As Norfolk goes to the polls for the county council elections on 4 May, it is probably no surprise that the Norfolk Record Office holds many records relating to local politics. Norfolk County Council was established in 1889 by the … Continue reading →

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Morningthorpe Manor Appeal: A Huge Thank You

Posted on September 13, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

The generosity of our supporters has helped the Norfolk Record Office secure hundreds of important historical documents at the recent Morningthorpe Manor Sale. A total of £30,000 was given by donors, charities and societies. Many of the donations were from … Continue reading →

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Morningthorpe Manor Appeal

Posted on August 30, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

The Norfolk Record Office (NRO) is constantly adding to its collection to ensure archives which give new insight into the history of the county are protected from loss or damage and are made freely available to the general public.  In … Continue reading →

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