Tag Archives: tours

Researching Norwich Road Workhouse: Norwich Primary Academy History Club

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

In early July we were joined by the members of Norwich Primary Academy History club as part of their special project looking at the history of Norwich Road Workhouse. The pupils had been researching the Haze family who were in … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Winners Announced

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

We were so impressed by the standard of entries to our WW1 themed creative writing competition that we chose a winner from two age categories. ‘Love at First Shell’, written by Hope Owen Mcnair, in Year 6 at Fairhaven Primary School, wrote … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes and Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

Have you ever wondered where all our millions of documents are stored, and in what conditions? Do you want to see first hand the innovative work and research our conservators are doing? We are once more offering

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Archival Ambulations

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

As part of the The National Archives -Explore your Archives initiative, the Education and Outreach Team conducted two Archival Ambulations on Monday and Tuesday this week. Our intrepid walkers met at the Nelson statue in the Upper Close of Norwich … Continue reading →

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Heritage Open Days events coming up!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by

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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