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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 1d

On this day nurse #EdithCavell and #PhilipeBaucq were shot at dawn for helping allied soldiers to escape Belgium during the First World War. This is a letter from one of those soldiers.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 2d

The first black mayor in England stood in Thetford. Allan Glaysier Minns was elected mayor in 1903. He was also one of the few black officers to serve in the British Army during the First World War. Find out more about him at norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/2020/10/20/a... #blackhistorymonth

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 3d

Today is World Mental Health Day. We're hosting a Change Minds conference to help explore how archives and creativity combine to support mental health.
📅 14 November 2025
⏲️ 10:00-13:00
🎫 Free, booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/norfolk-re...
#worldmentalhealthday #changeminds #mentalhealth

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 5d

Our new Reading from the Archives session is available to listen to on YouTube youtu.be/-TtL1bp9dgY During the 'No Place Like Home' session, you will hear letters from USAAF servicemen writing home to their families, and letters between a soon-to-be married couple setting up their first home.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 6d

"Both discoveries show the crucial role of county council archives and their staff in preserving this musical heritage." We couldn't agree more! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

‘Almost unheard of’: experts find more music by English composer Henry Purcell

Printed score and keyboard manuscript by Purcell, who died in 1695, unearthed in Worcestershire and Norfolk

www.theguardian.com

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 7d

Join the Norfolk Historic Environment Service at the University of East Anglia on 1-2 November for the "50 Years of Discovery" conference, celebrating archaeology and heritage in the East of England. Secure your spot now! buff.ly/fzsnPHU

www.norfolk.gov.uk

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 7d

Reviewing our Brewing Past: Reminiscence Session
📅 Monday 13 October
⏲️ 10:00-11:30
🎫 Free, booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reviewing-...
#reminiscence #brewinghistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 8d

We love this image of stick people in the playground at boarding school in Bawburgh in 1840. You can clearly see all of the different activities, from playing marbles to flying kites. See if you can spot the teacher. #worldteachersday

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 10d

Local history group @WISEArchive with the support of @HeritageFundUK have created a free exhibition
Celebrating Wensum Lodge: A legacy of Adult Education
open weekdays Sept – Dec at the Norfolk Record Office.
#HeritageFund #NationalLottery #NorwichHistory

Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 11d

Can you read this poem found in our archives. Its from the Wade family archives from the 20th century. We found it pretty challenging. Let us know how you got on. #nationalpoetryday

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 11d

Behind the Scenes Experience! See areas of the record office not normally accessible to the public including our strongroom, conservation studio and view some of our favourite documents.
📅 7 October 2025
⏲️ 10:00-11:30
🎫 £7, booking essential buff.ly/4L4EDrm
#behindthescenes

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 12d

Today we're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support with our Macmillan Coffee Morning in our staff room. #ArchiveCake anyone?

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 13d

Uncover the Past: Crime and Punishment. A special 3 part workshop delving into the court system, prisons and punishments.
📅 2, 9 & 16 October
⏲️ 10:30-12:00
🎫 £25 for all 3 sessions, booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uncover-th...
#crimeandpunishment #norfolkfamilyhistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 17d

Whilst looking through documents for our Crime and Punishment course- which starts on Thursday- we came across these lovely sketches in the petty sessions minute book. We think the minute taker must have been bored.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25d

We’re here at The Forum for the Silver Wings Pop-Up Museum Day, come and say hello and see some examples of archive material from the 2nd Air Division Archive held at NRO.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25d

Continuing the Heritage Open Days theme of architecture, here's plans for the former Haymarket Picture House and Restaurant in Norwich from 1924. @norfolkhods #hods

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 13

We’re here at St Martin at Palace church for @norfolkhods today. Come and see us in the Calthorpe Room and enjoy a cup of tea, a trail around the church and some family friendly activities. @norwich_historic_churches

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 12

Celebrating this years #HODs theme of #Architecture we have these competition shortlisted plans for Norwich City Hall from 1931. Can you spot the differences between the winning design and what was actually built?. #NorfolkHODs @norfolkhods @HeritageOpenDays @HeritageOpenDays

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 12

Great launch event for Silver Wings last night, a free exhibition and events programme about the US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk from @theforumnorwich.bsky.social, the American Library for Norfolk Heritage Open Days. See website for full details - theforumnorwich.co.uk/festivals-pr...

Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 11

Reading from the Archives: No Place Like Home, is our next free online session where volunteers read extracts from our documents.
📅 Tues 23 Sept
⏲️ 10:00
🎫 Free, book online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-fr...
#readingfromthearchives #norfolkrecordoffice

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're popping up at @norwich_historic_churches St Martin at Palace church for @norfolkhods on Friday 12 Sept as part of their archive opening, and Saturday 13 Sept for a family event including a trail around the church and a shield activity. No need to book, just drop in! #norfolkhods

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 8

With the first full week #BackToSchool we celebrate #InternationalLiteracyDay with this charming 1855 letter from Moses Frosdick (nearly 7) to his uncle telling him he is ‘keeping crows being a sponsible fellow’
#NorfolkHistory #Archives

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 6

To celebrate #WorldBeardDay we have these images of Harry Moore who was in and out of Norwich prison in the early 20th century for False Pretence amongst other things. He looks familiar.... who do you think he looks like? #LookAlike

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 4

Uncover the Past: Crime and Punishment. A special 3 part workshop delving into the court system, prisons and punishments.
📅 2, 9 & 16 October
⏲️ 10:30-12:00
🎫 £25 for all 3 sessions, booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uncover-th...
#crimeandpunishment #norfolkfamilyhistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're popping up at @norwich_historic_churches St Martin at Palace church for @norfolkhods on Friday 12 Sept as part of their archive opening, and Saturday 13 Sept for a family event including a trail around the church and a shield activity. No need to book, just drop in! #norfolkhods

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