May – Norfolk’s Pilgrim Routes – Andy Bull
In the late Middle Ages, Norfolk attracted pilgrims from throughout the British Isles, and Europe. They travelled via Norwich or King’s Lynn, often headed for the shrine at Walsingham. Pilgrim... Read More
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NEWS
Exploring the Viking Age in East Anglia
On April 18th we welcome Dr Richard Hoggett who will be telling the story of the Vikings in East Anglia. From the middle decades of the 9th century until the... Read More
March – The Jewish Heritage of Medieval Norwich – Sophie Cabot
For our March meeting we welcome Sophie Cabot who will be talking about the history of the Jewish community in medieval Norwich. Sophie is an archaeologist, and a local heritage... Read More
STOP PRESS
May – Norfolk’s Pilgrim Routes – Andy Bull
In the late Middle Ages, Norfolk attracted pilgrims from throughout the British Isles, and Europe. They travelled via Norwich or King’s Lynn, often headed for the shrine at Walsingham. Pilgrim routes crossed the county, linking Walsingham and other significant pilgrim points such as Bromholm Priory, St Benet’s Abbey, and Binham... Read More
Exploring the Viking Age in East Anglia
On April 18th we welcome Dr Richard Hoggett who will be telling the story of the Vikings in East Anglia. From the middle decades of the 9th century until the Norman Conquest, East Anglia was an integral part of the Viking world which spanned the North Sea basin. Drawing on... Read More
March – The Jewish Heritage of Medieval Norwich – Sophie Cabot
For our March meeting we welcome Sophie Cabot who will be talking about the history of the Jewish community in medieval Norwich. Sophie is an archaeologist, and a local heritage expert based at Norwich Castle Museum. She previously worked for Norfolk Record Office and at Norwich HEART where she was... Read More
February – Soggy Saints and Pink Wafers
On February 7th, and please note change of date, we welcome back Dr Rebecca Pinner of UEA. Rebecca is an Associate Professor in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, where she teaches medieval literature and researches medieval culture. Rebecca last came to... Read More
January Meeting
Paul Harley – Stories in Glass On 17th January we welcome the fantastic Paul Harley who is the illustrator for several important volumes on Norfolk churches. These include From Bears to Bishops about Norfolk’s medieval carvings and Stories in Glass about Norfolk’s medieval stained glass. Pauls photographs are delight to the eye... Read More
Norfolk Archaeological Trust – Past Present and Future
Saturday 15th November 2.00pm Needham IP20 9LB In November we’re welcoming Fran Young from the Norfolk Archaeological Trust who, as part of their centenary celebrations, will be discussing how they were formed, how they have changed over the years, and what they envisage in the future, including challenges they face... Read More
October – James Albone – The Listing Work of Historic England
Saturday October 18th 2.00pm Needham IP20 9LB In October we are delighted to welcome Dr. James Albone who is National Listing Adviser at Historic England.James will be talking about ‘Pillboxes to Parks – This Listing work of Historic England’ and this should prove to be a fascinating insight in the... Read More
September – Medieval and Early Modern Norwich Castle. Prisoner Stories.
13th September 2025. Colin Howey – Medieval and Early Modern Norwich Castle. Prisoner Stories. We’ll be meeting on Saturday 13th September at 2.00 pm and our speaker will be Colin Howey Colin Howey, has been leading history walks, talks and lectures for the past twenty five years. He is also... Read More
EVENTS
March – The Jewish Heritage of Medieval Norwich – Sophie Cabot
For our March meeting we welcome Sophie Cabot who will be talking about the history... Read More
January Meeting
Paul Harley – Stories in Glass On 17th January we welcome the fantastic Paul Harley... Read More
Norfolk Archaeological Trust – Past Present and Future
Saturday 15th November 2.00pm Needham IP20 9LB In November we’re welcoming Fran Young from the... Read More
October – James Albone – The Listing Work of Historic England
Saturday October 18th 2.00pm Needham IP20 9LB In October we are delighted to welcome Dr.... Read More
September – Medieval and Early Modern Norwich Castle. Prisoner Stories.
13th September 2025. Colin Howey – Medieval and Early Modern Norwich Castle. Prisoner Stories. We’ll... Read More