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Norwich Shoemaking: From Howlett and White to Norvic

Posted on November 10, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

EARLY DAYS In 1846 James Howlett, a farmer, invested £10,000 (a large amount in those days!) into the leather currying business of Robert Tillyard, who was then in rooms on Elm Hill. The investment meant Robert Tillyard could move to … Continue reading →

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Black History Month: Part 2

Posted on October 12, 2015 by emilysarah2012

Last week’s post looked at three black residents in Norwich connected to the campaign against slavery. This post turns the attention to black Norwich residents who are remembered through history in other unique and diverse ways. Two of these were were … Continue reading →

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