Tag Archives: weavers

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 →

Posted in Snapshots from the Archive | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Twentieth Century Fashion: Norfolk designers, illustrators and manufacturers

Posted on March 11, 2016 by elizabethjayne2015

This week marks the start of Norwich Fashion Week 2016 and here at the Norfolk Record Office we hold many records of Norfolk’s clothing past, from shawls and silks, to shoes and handbags. While many of these industries have dwindled … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots from the Archive | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment