Tag Archives: Norwich landmarks

Adding to our collection

Posted on December 3, 2015 by elizabethjayne2015

In July we told you about two recent donations documenting the archive of the Plantation Garden Preservation Trust and some beautifully illustrated seed packets forming part of a series of records from Taylors of King’s Lynn. To see this post click … Continue reading →

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A Victorian Clergyman’s Diary: Capturing Norwich and Beyond

Posted on July 7, 2015 by emilysarah2012

The diaries  of a Victorian clergyman might not sound like a great read, but those of Revd William Pelham Burn have unusual appeal. Burn was born in London in 1859, the third son of Major-General Henry Pelham Burn. He studied at … Continue reading →

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Plains, Priests, and Protest: Refugee Week in Norwich

Posted on June 18, 2015 by emilysarah2012

This week is Refugee Week, and Norwich is most certainly a city of refuge. There have been many refugees in the city over the centuries and they have left their mark in many different ways.  Have you ever wondered why … Continue reading →

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Heritage Open Days events coming up!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by victoriadraper24

Another busy week coming up, this time for the Heritage Open Days. On Thursday, 11 September Kären Gaffney, our Education and Outreach Assistant, will be running an archival ambulation. The walk will go past some of the city’s landmarks, before … Continue reading →

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