Tag Archives: volunteers

Building a Future with Volunteers:  The Norwich Building Control Plans Indexing Project

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

The Norfolk Record Office is embarking on an exciting project working with volunteers to enhance catalogue descriptions and improve access to an otherwise under used collection.  The Norwich Building Control Plans Indexing Project offers a brilliant opportunity for volunteers to … Continue reading →

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Did your ancestors marry by licence?

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

If you are researching your family tree and have come across an entry in a parish register which notes that your ancestors married by licence, then marriage licence bonds can be a valuable resource.  Although they do not include marriages … Continue reading →

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Meet the Team: Al, Volunteer

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

Al volunteers one morning a week here at the Norfolk Record Office. I (Emily) went to the Document Cleaning Room to chat to Al about volunteering. Emily: So Al, how did you first discover the Norfolk Record Office? Al: Well … Continue reading →

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Researching Rabbits!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by

This week’s blog post is written by Anne Mason, who works as a heritage consultant, making funding applications, developing, and delivering projects. She particularly enjoys working with volunteers, helping them learn new skills to discover more about our history and historic … Continue reading →

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