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Tag Archives: Strangers
Then and Now: counting and control in time of epidemic
In a crisis like the plague it is vital to get a handle on what is happening. The counting of deaths was one thing the Mayor’s Court was very keen on. Norwich was one of the very first places in … Continue reading
Posted in Snapshots from the Archive
Tagged burial register, lockdown, norwich, plague, selfisolation, socialdistancing, Strangers
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Beer, Frying Pans and Canaries: Norfolk’s Strangers workshop
By the end of the 16th Century one third of the population of Norwich were Dutch or French speaking. These citizens were known as the Strangers and were based not only in Norwich but in other towns and villages across … Continue reading
Posted in Schools, Young People
Tagged Dutch, immigrants, Low Countries, refugees, school workshops, Strangers, workshops
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Working as historians: new and revised school workshops
The Autumn 2019 term has been a busy one at the Norfolk Record Office with the Education and Outreach team delivering workshops at The Archive Centre and in schools. As well as delivering our popular Second World War workshops for … Continue reading
Posted in Schools
Tagged conservation, First World War, historians, preservation, school workshops, secondary schools, Strangers
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A Glimpse into The History of Elm Hill: The 1860s and Father Ignatius
Since moving to Norwich three years ago, I have spent many a day ambling around the city centre, often with my camera, and the sight of Elm Hill was immediately of intrigue to me. This intrigue is obviously shared by … Continue reading
The Generous Mercer of Hempstead
For Refugee Week 2019, David Stannard has looked at the impact of immigrants from Europe to the east coast of Norfolk and their links with the local textile industry. The East Norfolk Textile Industry The wider historical record makes it clear that the medieval … Continue reading
Posted in NRO Research Bloggers
Tagged hempstead, mercer, probate, Refugee Week, refugees, Strangers, wills
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New for (Twenty) Nineteen: Spring Term for Primary Schools
We are really pleased we were able to run 2 new workshops over the course of the Spring Term. Putting on a Tudor Pageant In January, Year 1 pupils from Charles Darwin visited us as part of the Putting on … Continue reading
Posted in Schools
Tagged Elizabeth I, Great Seal, Inventories, Pageantry, seals, Strangers, Tudors
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Strangers-A brief history of Norwich’s incomers
This week is Refugee Week and an opportunity to celebrate Norwich’s long history of welcoming incomers to the city. This week’s blog post introduces us to the Strangers and has been written by Archivist, Frank Meeres. The word ‘Stranger’ was … Continue reading
Posted in Snapshots from the Archive
Tagged Low Countries, Mayor's Court Books, Norwich Quarter Sessions, refugees, Strangers, weavers
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