Tag Archives: Strangers

Then and Now: counting and control in time of epidemic

Posted on August 24, 2020 by cbolsterNRO

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 →

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Beer, Frying Pans and Canaries: Norfolk’s Strangers workshop

Posted on February 13, 2020 by victoriadraper24

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 →

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Working as historians: new and revised school workshops

Posted on December 16, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

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 →

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A Glimpse into The History of Elm Hill: The 1860s and Father Ignatius

Posted on November 2, 2019 by elizabethjayne2015

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 →

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The Generous Mercer of Hempstead

Posted on June 17, 2019 by cbolsterNRO

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 →

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New for (Twenty) Nineteen: Spring Term for Primary Schools

Posted on May 16, 2019 by victoriadraper24

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 →

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Strangers-A brief history of Norwich’s incomers

Posted on June 24, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

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 →

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