Diary

John Davies (retired Chief Curator, Norwich Castle Museum)

Susan Maddock

By Dale Wiseman
Discover the history of the Norfolk asylum from 1813 through to its closure as a hospital in 1998. Using research from the Change Minds project Dale will featuring case studies from the 1880s, including a patient who was at the Norfolk asylum for a just a few months and a long-term patient.
FREE
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If you have started your research independently or joined us on our introduction to family history online previously and want to take your research a step further this session is for you. Including a mixture of practical activities and demonstrations we show you how to use documents needed for delving deeper into your family history. There will also be original records be on display to illustrate some of the topics taught.
£10
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Caroline Holland

Six leading historians will share their perspectives and research on various aspects of Norwich's history at this study day.
Carole Rawcliffe, Reid Barbour, and Clare Haynes focus on - Augustine Steward, Thomas Browne, and Francis Blomefield
Joel Halcomb takes a broad view of the development of non-conformism in early modern Norwich.
Rebecca Pinner searches for the mythic origins of Norwich through the figure of Gurgunt
Andy Wood presents two new documents on Kett's Rebellion.
£25
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Day Conference - Imperial Hotel
Professor Katy Cubitt - UEA: East Anglia's Contacts with the Continent before 700CE
Professor Lesley Abrams - Oxford: Scandinavian Settlement of Norfolk
Dr Keith Ruiter - University of Suffolk: Law and Scandinavian Society
Professor Rory Naismith - Cambridge University: The Late Anglo-Saxon Period

Dr Victor Morgan will lead an exploration of what was once known as “the holy valley” because of the large number of churches and religious houses there. The tour will include Narborough church, with its rich collection of brasses and monuments, the remains of the precinct of West Acre priory and its interesting church, and, if it is possible to arrange, the priory gatehouse at Pentney. Price and further details will follow here when booking opens

Short talk by Steve Adcock, followed by AGM

Dale Wiseman

If you are hoping to take your family history further you may want to check this session. Including a mixture of practical activities and demonstrations we show you how to use probate material, school records, business records, and papers relating to the workhouse. There will also be original records be on display to illustrate some of the topics taught.

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Ashley Dyer & the Norwich and Norfolk Medieval Association

Rik Hoggett

by Daryl Long
More than 15,000 Norfolk men died in the First World War. What happened to their estate after their death? A soldier's pay book allowed last wishes and bequests to be recorded and, for some, just the name of next of kin was sufficient to ensure any valuables and a soldier's pay could find its way home. However, of those 15,000, just over 200 made wills that were proved in the Norwich Probate Court and these records are held at the Norfolk Record Office. Ongoing research explores the story behind these wills. Who were these men? What is their back story and what was the impact on those they left behind?
FREE talk

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This session includes a mixture of practical activities and demonstrations to show how to use the documents needed for finding out about the history of your house. There will also be original records be on display to illustrate some of the topics taught. Find out more about tracing the history of the fabric of your building using manor court books, wills and inventories and building control plans. Plus, we will look at if your property was a former school, mill, pub or church. Staff are also happy to take questions on where to go next in research into your individual property.
£10
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Dale Wiseman

In 1899, Maud, the last survivor of Norfolk's iconic clinker-built trading wherries, was built to carry various cargoes including timber. This type of sailing vessel had long played a vital role in transporting materials and goods across Norfolk, but with the development of the rail and road networks they had become uneconomic. Looked after by a charitable trust, Maud is now used to educate the public about the role of wherries, and to keep alive the skills needed to maintain these special vessels.
The excursion will include a sail, refreshments (please bring your own lunch), and an informal presentation about Maud and the history of wherries. The cost of £25 includes membership of the Trust, which is necessary for insurance purposes. There are 9 places.
To book this visit:
• Download and print the membership form from the trust website, Membership confers the right to book on trips for the year to 30 April 2026.
• Complete the printed form and post it to the address on the form with a cheque for £25
(membership of £15 + optional donation of £10) and note that you wish to book on the 7th June trip.
• Places will be given to the first nine people to apply.
• You will receive an email from events@wherrymaudtrust.org either to confirm your booking or to inform you that no places are available. In the case of the latter we will ask if you wish your cheque to be cancelled or you wish to take out membership and book on another later trip.
• The membership form and payment must arrive by 25th May.

Robena Brown and Katie Goodman

Arthur Rope
The Friends Meeting House, Pegg's Yard
Booking required.

Discover the variety of documents to be found in the parish chest, find out how to access this material and how it can help in your research.

This is a pay what you can event.
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Andrew Tullett

Discover people's experiences of seeing different animals for the first time in our next Reading from the Archives.
FREE online event

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Join us for our popular visit behind the scenes at the Norfolk Record Office. Find out what how the conservators repair both parchment and paper documents, have a sneak peak at our Strongrooms, and see a display of original documents.
£7
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Rob Knee

Details from Society web link.

The Britons Arms, at the top of Elm Hill, dates from the early 15th century and is the only house in Elm Hill to survive the 1507 fire. Trevor will give an introductory talk, and then the group will be divided into two and go around the building in smaller groups. Please note that the tour includes steep steps.
Please note, this is a small group tour with only ten tickets - if you have visited with NNAS before please consider letting another member take the place, and do use the cafe to ensure our continued welcome!
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Hannah Jackson, preceded by AGM

All-day event in honour of Tom Williamson

Edward Baker
The Friends Meeting House, Pegg's Yard
Booking required.

Station visit

Imogen Corrigan, B.A. Hons Historian, Author

Following on from the very enjoyable tour last year of Romanesque churches in the Waveney valley, Dr Brendan Chester-Kadwell will lead us on an exploration of three churches to the north of Norwich. https://www.nnas.info/product/early-english-and-decorated-churches-in-the-wensum-valley/
There are 15 places available. Tickets are £10 and all proceeds will go to support the churches. SITELINK(Book here,

Dr Joy Hawkins

A special exhibition for Heritage Open Days at Hungate, launching an initiative we have been talking about for a long time; the George Plunkett Photographic Prize!
No booking required.

Anne Ma

Claire Jowitt

Victor Morgan, BA, PhD, FRHistS

Join us for our popular visit behind the scenes at the Norfolk Record Office. Find out what how the conservators repair both parchment and paper documents, have a sneak peak at our Strongrooms, and see a display of original documents.
£7
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Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Carole Rawcliffe

Claire Halley, Oxford Cotswold Archaeology, Cotswold Archaeology Work in a Joint Venture on the Project with Oxford Archaeology

Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Sue Gattuso

Matthew Champion M.A. FRHist S.

Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Dr Mary Fewster

David Crease

In-house Speaker.

Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Town Hall. Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF