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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We hold a variety of #Nelson documents born #otd 1758 #BurnhamThorpe but the strangest has to be 3 hairs found in a collection of papers and letters of #ElizabethFry

Image showing the baptism entry of Horatio son of Edmund and Catherine Nelson born September 29 1758

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you to our speaker Stuart Burgess and everyone who came to his fascinating talk on the Rows of Great Yarmouth recently. We're delighted to say this talk is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Share with a friend who loves local history! youtu.be/u_YZVByidcA?... #greatyarmouth

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The Rows of Great Yarmouth by Stuart Burgess

This talk took place at the Norfolk Record Office, The Archive Centre on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Great Yarmouth once had over 147 narrow alleyways, called Rows, dissecting its medieval town.…

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👀 Want to have a peek behind the scenes? There's still some space on our Behind the Scenes Experience tomorrow at 2pm. See our Searchroom, a Strongroom and the Conservation studio, as well as a selection of original documents. Tickets here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Heritage Open Days events today. The Norwich Bomb Map was a big draw and we hope you enjoyed this very rare and special opportunity to see it up close, and hear about the painstaking conservation work behind it. #norfolkhods #heritageopendays #norwichbombmap

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

To celebrate the birthday of #AgathaChristie #otd 1890, we have a 1961 note from Agatha Christie to Thomas Upcher, commenting on his praise of the 'Big Four' a #Poirot story first published in 1927.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A lovely display for #WorldBeardDay from the Capps Family of #GreatYarmouth and #Gorleston, you could hire a bathing machine and learn to swim

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For #backtoschool day, we have this 1840 drawing of the playground of Thomas Clayton's boarding school at Bawburgh as drawn by the talented John Baly of Hardingham. How many of these games did you play at school?

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

For this #WorldLetterWritingDay we have this cross-hatched letter from Admiral G Henderson to his father in 1840. Cross-hatching was a way of saving paper & reducing the cost of postage: which depended on the distance the letter had to go & the number of sheets of paper. #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

To celebrate #InternationalDogDay we have this adorable pencil sketch of Mops from the Jex-Blake family papers. #DogDay #NationalDogDay

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Bookings are NOW OPEN for our #HeritageOpenDays events, join us to find out about the Norwich Bomb Map or our creative workshop to discover the lost art of letter writing. norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-july-...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Get ready to book Heritage Open Days events, tomorrow 26 Aug from 10am #HODs #NorfolkHeritageOpenDays #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Get ready to book Heritage Open Days events, tomorrow 26 Aug from 10am #HODs #NorfolkHeritageOpenDays #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our latest project Grounds for Appeal has shown some unusual claims for being exempted from military conscription between 1916-18 in the Great Yarmouth Tribunal papers. One of our volunteers Anya Page explains in the latest blog post. wwigroundsforappeal.substack.com/p/his-mother...

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“His mother was now solely dependent upon his allotment.”[1]

Anya Page, Grounds for Appeal volunteer, tells us about some unusual claims among the Great Yarmouth Tribunal papers at Norfolk Record Office

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🏘️ The Rows of Great Yamouth 📅 Wednesday 9 Sept at 1pm 📍 Green Room, the Archive Centre and online 🎫 Free, booking required norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-july-...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Yesterday's archive-inspired holiday activity was all about kite making! 🪁 There was lots of tweaking and fine-tuning happening in the Long Gallery, with top tips from expert kite flyer from @ColourtheSkyKiteDisplays. #FamilyFun #SummerActivities #ArchivesInspire

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We couldn’t have picked a more apt venue for our next ‘Research your family or house history for FREE’ event this Sat 15 Aug – Long Stratton Library. Booking essential: lstratton.eventbrite.co.uk The library stands beside what was once the main approach to Long Stratton Manor (demolished 1940s).

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Research your family or house history - for FREE (Long Stratton)

Want to research the history of your family or house but don’t know where to start? This beginner’s session will get you on track, for free!

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We couldn’t resist this cute sketch for #WorldElephantDay from our favourite Journals of Hilda Zigomala. #BeElephantEthical #BEE

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

You can keep in touch with us at NRO in many different ways. We love to hear from you! #norfolkrecordoffice #norfolkarchives #socialmedia

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This caught our eye today-a 1753 probate inventory for Anthony Tills,Worstead Weaver. It lists all his possessions on his death, including his loom and also a bird cage, alas no mention of a canary which would have kept Anthony company as he worked #Norwich #Strangers #Canaries

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

⚽️ Reminiscence Session: Talking Sport 📅 Friday 4 Sept at 10am 📍 Green Room, The Archive Centre 🎫 Free, booking required www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reminiscen...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️Thinking of taking the first steps on your family or house history journey?🌳🏠 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️Set off with a guide at our ‘Research your family or house history–for FREE!’ event at Long Stratton Library on Saturday 15 August. Talk-Booklet-1to1 computer sessions Booking essential lstratton.eventbrite.co.uk

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Research your family or house history - for FREE (Long Stratton)

Want to research the history of your family or house but don’t know where to start? This beginner’s session will get you on track, for free!

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Recent discovery by volunteers at a repackaging session the Building Control Plan for the corner of Red Lion Street and Westlegate N/EN 12/1/23146 #NorfolkHistory #NorfolkArchives

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As part of the #WorkExperienceDay we spent time in the digitisation studio learning about the camera set up, digitisation orders and how to care for the documents during the process. #workexperience #norfolkarchives #norfolkrecordoffice

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The first part of the #WorkExperienceDay 'Working in a Heritage Environment' is the conservation studio, learning how to handle documents correctly. The humidification chamber is used to gently relax parchment so it can be flattened. #WorkExperience #NorfolkHistory #NorfolkHeritage

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Enjoy this 1579 Christopher Saxton map map of #Norfolk from the Raymond Frostick Collection for #NorfolkDay #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

For @NorwichPride we are celebrating LGBTQ+ history in the archives, with photographs exploring gender by Sydney Denny. #LGBTQ+ #NorwichPride #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

For @NorwichPride we are celebrating LGBTQ+ history in the archives, beginning with the diaries of Judith Ferrier. This blog discusses the queer possibilities of friendship in the 1920s. norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/2026/03/30/l... #LGBTQ+ #NorwichPride #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Another one of the humous sketches by Frederick Samuel Andrews for #InternationalChessDay. This one showing 'Queen takes Rook'.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today is #InternationalChessDay. We love some of these humous sketches by Frederick Samuel Andrews. This one depicts the chess move 'Bishop takes Pawn'.

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

☀️ School holiday activities 🪁 Coded Kites, 13 August 2-3.30pm 🌸 Flower Power, 19 August 2-3.30pm 📍 Green Room, Norfolk Record Office, The Archive Centre 🎫 Free, donations welcome, booking required norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-july-...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Enjoy the tennis finals today! This late 19thc photo of a lawn tennis match In Heacham from the Rolfe family papers #Wimbledon #Sport #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🏘️ The Rows of Great Yamouth 📅 Wednesday 9 Sept at 1pm 📍 Green Room, the Archive Centre and online 🎫 Free, booking required norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-july-...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

⚽️ Reminiscence Session: Talking Sport 📅 Friday 4 Sept at 10am 📍 Green Room, The Archive Centre 🎫 Free, booking required www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reminiscen...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

78 yrs ago today our wonderful #NHS was born. This NHS registration card was issued on that day to Adelaide Cole of Rackheath. #otd #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

In 1774 imports to New York from Great Britain included arms and gunpowder, as well as malt liquors and cheese. #independanceday

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

'The state of the colonies in North America, 1774' lists the forts and places of strength within New York, stating 'New York, the metropolis, is protected by a fort and a range of batteries at the entrance of East River'. #independanceday

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

With the USA celebrating its 250th birthday we look at the state of the colonies in 1774. This book asks questions including the rivers and depth of water, goods exported and imported and the forts. Did the writers realised that 2 years later America would gain its independence. #independanceday

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Seeking Mea Allan - Fleet Street's Forgotten Pioneer by Felicity Goodall at Norfolk Record Office on 22 July at 1pm as part of the Norwich History Festival. Book tickets via the NHF website or scan the QR code www.ticketsource.com/norwichhisto...

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📣 Happy Social Media Day! Social media helps us bring Norfolk’s history to life—opening up our collections and sharing them with you. #SocialMediaDay #NorfolkHistory #Archives #Heritage #worldsocialmediaday #socialmediaday #socialmedia #wsmd

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Earlier this week we visited #KettsHeights in Norwich with our fabulous volunteers. Many thanks to Friends of Kett's Heights for the tour. What a fantastic view at the end of the tour. You can find out more www.kettsheights.co.uk #NorwichHistory #KettsRebellion #NorfolkHistory

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Crowned #otd 1509 at Westminster Abbey #HenryVIII We find his image on Royal Charters and Letters Patent @wabbey

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Find out how you can ‘Research your house or family history – for FREE!’ at Great Yarmouth Library this Saturday, 20 June. Morning (10:30am) and afternoon sessions (1pm): a short talk, a booklet of resources and 1-1 computer sessions. All free, booking essential.https://gyarmouth.eventbrite.co.uk

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Research your family or house history - for FREE (Great Yarmouth)

Want to research the history of your family or house but don’t know where to start? This beginner’s session will get you on track, for free!

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Harriet Martineau 19th century writer, philosopher and abolitionist was descended from Huguenots fleeing religious persecution in France. #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek #Courage #NorfolkHistory @refugeeweek

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We are going to begin celebrating #RefugeeWeek2026 with this 16th C Book of Orders, regulating the life & business of the Dutch & Walloon Strangers in Norwich. They were invited to make cloth in Norwich following religious persecution in their homeland. #RefugeeWeek #NorfolkHistory @refugeeweekUK

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Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Cadent will be carrying out investigation works and urgent gas repairs outside County Hall from 16 June. This will mean lane closures will be put in place on Monday evening in both directions on Martineau Lane and Bracondale. This will effect visitors to the Record Office from Tuesday onwards.

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