The Norfolk Record Office collects and preserves records of historical significance for the county of Norfolk and makes them accessible to as wide a range of people as possible. It is a joint service of the County and District Councils of Norfolk. In 2005, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) granted Designation status to the Record Office's entire collection.
County Archivist: Dr John Alban.
The Norfolk Record Office will be closed on Monday, 5 May 2008 and will close on Friday, 23 May 2008 at 5.00 p.m. Reopening Tuesday, 27 May 2008 at 9.30 a.m.
The NRO Newsletter is now available on the Internet for the first time. Download issue 38 to find out about a newly discovered account of the 1708 Holt fire and much more.
Half-term activities for May 2008
An exhibition celebrating the 800th anniversary of the first royal charter granted to the Borough of Great Yarmouth is now on display at The Archive Centre, 19 March-21 June 2008 (admission free).
Practising Palaeography: new workshops at The Archive Centre.
NRO is top Archive Service and keeps winning major Awards. More ...
Updated: 24 April 2008