Second Saturday Workshops at the Norfolk Record Office
On the second Saturday of each month, a workshop will be held at the Norfolk Record Office, looking at a particular topic of local interest and at the archives that support it. The normal pattern will be a two-hour session in the Record Office, followed by a break for lunch and then a 90-minute walk or outing to illustrate the themes of the morning (This pattern may vary on occasion). Each workshop begins at 10.00 a.m.
Price: £10 per workshop. Booking details below.
Saturday, 9 May Julian and her Norwich: A Beginner’s Guide
Find out about Julian of Norwich, her book, her importance in the medieval world, and the Norwich of her time.
Saturday, 13 June Tom Paine, born in Thetford, Citizen of the World
In the week of the 200th anniversary of the death of Thomas Paine, learn about him and his importance - and why President Obama quoted from this Norfolk-born man during his inaugural speech! The afternoon walk will be in Thetford.
Saturday, 11 July Learning about Lakenham
Each Norwich suburb has its own fascinating history, which we will investigate using the archives of the Record Office, beginning with the Office’s home environment - Lakenham.
Saturday, 8 August Norwich and its Rivers
A workshop looking at the importance of the rivers in the development of the city, followed by an 'archival' river walk, looking at Norwich from a different viewpoint.
Saturday, 12 September A Walk through time in Whitlingham
A look at the history of the area around Whitlingham, Norwich’s own country park, followed by a walk down Whitlingham Lane.
Saturday, 10 October Thinking about Thorpe Hamlet
Discover more about the history of the Hamlet, have a look at maps and the other kinds of resources you can use to take on further research for yourself - if you want to!
Saturday, 14 November Norfolk in Two World Wars
Following Armistice Day we look at how the county has been affected by two World Wars and the archival sources for people interested in learning more about events that affected every family.
Saturday, 12 December Norwich and the Reformation
Why does Norwich have so many churches? What is the difference between a monk and a friar and why does it matter to our understanding of today’s city? What does today’s city tell us about its explosive 16thcentury past? Come along and find out.
Further sessions for 2010 will be announced later. If there is a theme that YOU would like to hear more about, why not let us know: other people may be thinking the same, and, if there is sufficient interest, we may be able to run a workshop on the topic.
Booking Information
Bookings can be made for any of the Workshops by contacting the Norfolk Record Office:
Norfolk Record Office
The Archive Centre
Martineau Lane
Norwich NR1 2DQ
Tel: (01603) 222599
Fax: (01603) 761885
E-mail: norfrec@norfolk.gov.uk
Updated: 17 March 2009.