A fascinating book from a treasure trove of family memories
It was ten years ago when Victoria Manthorpe’s mother died and she came into possession of boxes of family letters, papers and photographs.
Looking back to when Norwich served Britain's army of smokers
They are a collection of rare cards published in 1928 and called Ancient Norwich…but you had to buy cigarettes to get them.
The 30 minutes which brought death and destruction to our region
It was 80 years ago when there was death and destruction across East Anglian skies as American bombers suffered their highest loss to German intruders.
Looking back at the heyday of music in Norwich
It was 70 years ago when a band picked up their instruments and started to play at the first night of the newly formed Norwich Jazz Club.
The joy of how old photos bring back so many treasured memories
It makes a job worth doing…publishing photographs taken many years ago and then hearing from readers so pleased to see a member of their family or an old friend.
Special service to mark role of 2nd Royal Norfolks in Battle of Kohima
When You Go Home, Tell Them of Us and Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.
Tree planted to mark special relationship in our city
It is an honour and a privilege to be asked to represent the Fine City of Norwich and it has been for hundreds of years.
Fond memories of 'the Queen of the Norwich Shawl'
Born in Scotland more than a century ago she arrived in Norfolk during 1957, becoming a teacher and then one of the most important and popular historians of recent times.
Truly wonderful pictures showing life in Norwich's factories in years gone by
It is an exhibition which has captured the hearts and minds of the people… one which looks back at the golden years of manufacturing in Norwich.
The remarkable man who went from worldwide adventurer to Norfolk grocer
He was a man of the sea, a Quaker, who travelled the world between 1729 and 1755 having extraordinary adventures before retiring to become a grocer in Holt.
