Best Norfolk And Norwich Festival Podcasts (2024)

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Norwich's Eighteenth Century Pattern Books with Dr Michael Nix 57:03

1M ago57:03

57:03

Join Dr Michael Nix, author of 'Norwich Textiles, a Global Story 1750-1840', as he explores how pattern books and cards, containing thousands of small samples of fabric, provide us with a means of understanding an industry whose creativity and enterprise made Norwich one of the most prosperous cities in England.This talk took place at the Norfolk H…

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Sir Thomas Browne: The Theatre of Ourselves with Kevin Faulkner 44:38

1M ago44:38

44:38

Join Kevin Faulkner, author of numerous essays on the life and work of Sir Thomas Browne, as he examines the 17th century physician-philosopher's writings, discusses some of the books he owned, and explores Browne's intellectual pursuits in the context of the proto-psychology he termed 'the Theatre of Ourselves'.This talk took place in person at th…

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S2E6 — CULTURAL IDENTITY — with Zineb Benzekri, Jay Wahl and Bruno Costa 35:47

1M ago35:47

35:47

IN SITU Podcast episode 6 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Zineb Benzekri - La Zankà, Associate Artist of Lieux Publics (FR) > The partner Jay Wahl, Executive director of the Flynn Center (USA) > Bruno Costa, Associate partner and Director of Bússola (PT), Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting : Jeanne Robet Graphic studio …

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S2E5 — NATURE — with Tora Balslev, James Moore and Andreas Goritschnig 33:57

4M ago33:57

33:57

IN SITU Podcast episode 5 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Tora Balslev, Emerging Artist of Metropolis/KIT (DK) > The partner James Moore, Curator-producer of Østfold International Theater (NO) > Andreas Goritschnig, Architect and cultural transformation designer and the Associate Citizen of La Strada Festival (AU) Credits Produced b…

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S2E4 — SOCIAL JUSTICE — with Donika Rudi, Daniel Brine and JJ Tatten 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

IN SITU Podcast episode 4 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Donika Rudi, Associate artist of ODA Teatri (KO) > the partner Daniel Brine, Artistic Director of Norfolk & Norwich Festival (UK) > the Associate citizen, JJ Tatten, Chief executive officer at The Warren project Hull (UK) Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting : Jean…

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S2E3 — COMMUNITIES — with 600 Highwaymen, Florent Mehmeti and Lucile Jauffret 28:58

6M ago28:58

28:58

IN SITU Podcast episode 4 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Abigail from 600 Highwaymen, Associate artist of the Flynn Center (US) > the partner Florent Mehmeti, Director of ODA Teatri (KO) > the Associate citizen of Scène Nationale de l'Essonne (FR), Lucile Jauffret, project manager at Ethnofonik Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing a…

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S2E2 — DIGITAL SPACES — with Matt Adams, Fanni Nanay and Marc El Samrani 38:46

8M ago38:46

38:46

IN SITU Podcast episode 2 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Matt Adams, Associate artist of Norfolk & Norwich Festival (UK) > the partner Fanni Nanay, Founder of Artopolis Association & Artistic Director of PLACCC Festival (HU) > the Associate citizen of Lieux Publics (FR), Marc El Samrani, scholar and researcher on new urban public s…

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S2E1 — REGENERATION OF SPACES — with Veronica Tzekova, Anna Giribet I Argiles and David Kaspar 27:26

9M ago27:26

27:26

IN SITU Podcast episode 1 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Veronika Tzekova, Associate artist of La Strada (AU) > the partner Anna Giribet I Argiles, Artistic Director of Fira Tàrrega (ES) > the associate citizen of Čtyři Dny (CZ), David Kaspar, cultural manager and deputy mayor in Prague Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosti…

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S1E6 — DIGITAL SPACES — with Cristina Maldonado, Valentina Kastlunger and Lluis Nacenta 31:45

10M ago31:45

31:45

IN SITU Podcast episode 6, a three-way conversation between: > Cristina Maldonado, Associate artist of Čtyři Dny (CZ) > the partner Valentina Kastlunger, Artistic Director of Zona K (IT) > the associate citizen of Fira Tàrrega (ES), Lluís Nacenta, Professor, writer and curator in the fields of music and contemporary art Credits Produced by IN SITU …

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Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue 53:41

11M ago53:41

53:41

Join local writer Helen Murray, author of Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue, as she discusses her book about the Newhaven Court Hotel in Cromer, a house whose fascinating history encompasses visits by Churchill, Shackleton and Tennyson, among others.This talk took place on Tuesday 17th January at the Norfolk Heritage Centre. To se…

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Festival for a Fine City with Rob Mitchell 42:48

11M ago42:48

42:48

Join author Rob Mitchell as he discusses his book, ‘Festival for a Fine City’, and explores the Norfolk and Norwich Festival’s 250-year journey from its origins in 1772 to the present day.This talk took place on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. For the images referred to during the talk please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpr…

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Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn with Andrew Ferrara 46:04

11M ago46:04

46:04

Join Project Curator Andrew Ferrara as he explores the medieval history of Norwich Castle and offers an inside look at the ongoing multi-million pound redevelopment project of the Norman Keep and the exciting new exhibits destined for the inside.This talk took place on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. To see the images referred to t…

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PRISTINA SPECIAL — An introduction to Kosovo cultural landscape 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

IN SITU Podcast Pristina special episode, a conversation between: > Lura Limani, associate citizen of ODA Teatri (XK) > Florent Mehmeti, director of ODA Teatri (XK) Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting: Jeanne Robet Graphic studio : Studio Muro A project led by Fériel Rahli, Lieux publics. The IN SITU podcast is an action of the IN SITU …

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S1E4 — CULTURAL IDENTITY — with Leonardo Delogu, Domenica Ghidei and Louise Kaare Jacobsen 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

IN SITU Podcast episode 5, a three-way conversation between: > Leonardo Delogu, Associate artist of the Italian consortium (IT) > the partner Louise Kaare Jacobsen, Communication manager at Metropolis / KIT (DK) > the associate citizen of Oerol Festival, Domenica Ghidei, Equity, inclusiveness and diversity expert Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing…

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S1E4 — NATURE — with Nana Francisca Schottländer, Kees Lesuis and Paul Forecast 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

IN SITU Podcast, a three-way conversation between: > the associate artist Nana Francisca Schottländer, Associate artist of Metropolis / KIT (DE) > the partner Kees Lesuis, Artistic Director at Oerol Festival (NL) > the associate citizen of Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Paul Forecast, Regional Director for the Midlands and East of Englands at the Nati…

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S1E3 — SOCIAL JUSTICE — with Lura Limani, Eva Bubla and Christophe Blandin-Estournet 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

31:50

IN SITU Podcast, a three-way conversation between: > the associate artist Eva Bubla, Associate artist of PLACCC Festival (HU) > the partner Christophe Blandin-Estournet, Director at Scène nationale de l'Essonne (FR) > the associate citizen of ODA Teatri, Lura Limani (XK) Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting: Jeanne Robet Graphic studio :…

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S1E2— COMMUNITIES — with Linda di Pietro, Benoît Mousserion and Àdàm Kobrizsa 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

IN SITU Podcast, a three-way conversation between: > the associate artist Benoît Mousserion from Compagnie L'Homme Debout, Associate artist of Atelier 231 (FR) > the partner Linda di Pietro, Chief Cultural Officer at BASE Milano and CEO of Indisciplinarte (IT) > the associate citizen of PLACCC Festival, Àdàm Kobrizsa (HU) Credits Produced by IN SIT…

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Exploring the Glass Negative Collections of NHC 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Join Clare Everitt as she uncovers the stories told by some of Norfolk Heritage Centre's 19th and early 20th century glass plate images, encompassing Colman's of Norwich, the Hobrough Collection (river engineers who worked all over Norfolk), and images taken by Alfred Taylor of Starston and Sydney Hubbard of Great Melton.Visit norfolkheritagecentre…

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S1E1— REGENERATION OF PLACES — with Alina Stockinger, Mikey Martins and Fabienne Queméneur 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

32:04

Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting: Jeanne Robet Graphic studio : Studio Muro A project led by Fériel Rahli and Benjamin Lengagne, Lieux publics. Recording (episodes 1-2-3): Jonah Senouillet The IN SITU podcast is an action of the IN SITU the European platform for artistic creation in public space, in the frame of the project (UN)COMMO…

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IN SITU Podcast — Trailer 0:55

1+ y ago0:55

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The IN SITU Podcast is a series of conversations bringing together the IN SITU community to discuss the realities, trends and challenges of art in public space at the European scale. Launching October 2022 — subscribe to not miss!By IN SITU

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Norwich's Strangers: Their Story and Legacy 45:23

1+ y ago45:23

45:23

The 'Strangers' - refugees from the Low Countries - began arriving in Norwich in 1566: a decade later they made up almost a third of the city's population. Join Frank Meeres, author of 'The Welcome Stranger', as he looks at their story and its long-term legacy for the city.This talk was recorded live at Norfolk Heritage Centre on Thursday 6th Octob…

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Into the Unknown 1578: Elizabeth I on Progress with Vic Morgan 54:37

1+ y ago54:37

54:37

Join historian Vic Morgan as he discusses Elizabeth I's progress to Norwich in 1578, a unique window on 16th century arenas of politics, religion and the fates of significant families in the region.This talk was recorded live at Norfolk Heritage Centre on Tuesday 23rd August 2022.To see the images referred to during the podcast, please visit: norfo…

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Edible Norwich: Chocolate History Walking Tour 58:43

2+ y ago58:43

58:43

Historically home to international food manufacturers, and a bustling agricultural centre, Norwich has long had food and drink at its heart. Sharpen your appetite with our podcast walking tours exploring Norwich’s edible heritage, for Heritage Open Days 2021.Through the twentieth century, the smell of cocoa filled Norwich’s streets, as Caley’s, Row…

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Edible Norwich: Mustard History Walking Tour 1:12:16

2+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Historically home to international food manufacturers, and a bustling agricultural centre, Norwich has long had food and drink at its heart. Sharpen your appetite with our podcast walking tours exploring Norwich’s edible heritage, for Heritage Open Days 2021.Colman’s of Norwich made the city synonymous with mustard production, and through the civic…

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Freedom From Control And Violence 43:13

3y ago43:13

43:13

In this talk, Community Librarian Rachel Ridealgh explores material from Norfolk Heritage Centre’s ephemera collection that looks at how women have demanded freedom from control and violence, and autonomy over their own bodies. Discover more about how local women became involved in campaigns for equality during the 20th century, both locally and na…

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Women's Rights In Norwich: 1970s - 1990s 35:26

3y ago35:26

35:26

In this talk, Community Librarian Rachel Ridealgh explores what material from Norfolk Heritage Centre’s ephemera collection can tell us about the movement for women’s liberation in Norwich during the 1970s – 1990s. Learn more about how local women became involved in campaigns for equality, peace, and human rights during this time, both locally and …

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Queer Norwich: Walk Three 36:33

3y ago36:33

36:33

In the final part of Jo and James' LGBTQ+ walking tours of Norwich series, we begin on King Street, head past Norwich Castle to Ber Street, cross the river via the All Hallows Mission, and end our tour at The Castle pub at the bottom of Kett's Hill.Find the map and some of the images referenced throughout the talk at norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress…

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Queer Norwich: Walk Two 32:14

3y ago32:14

32:14

In the second of their three part "Queer Norwich" walking tour series, librarian Jo Foster-Murdoch and local historian James Watts explore the LGBTQ+ stories to the north of the City centre - starting in Westwick Street, heading up to St Augustines, down Magdalen Street and across the river, ending at St Michael-at-Plea on Queen Street.Find the map…

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Queer Norwich: Walk One 54:15

3y ago54:15

54:15

This podcast episode is hosted by Jo Foster-Murdoch, a Community Librarian for Norfolk Libraries, and James Watts, a local historian with a specialist knowledge of LGBTQ+ histories. Jo and James lead us on a walking tour of Norwich City centre highlighting sites of interest, including pubs, hotels, shops and historic buildings, which tell stories o…

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Conversations With Strangers: Herb Schwartz 28:12

4y ago28:12

28:12

This week's podcast comes from the archives of the American Library in Norwich (formerly the Second Air Division Memorial Library). Their "Conversations with Strangers" series features United States Air Force veterans of WWII discussing their experience of war; from their relocation to the sleepy farming towns of Norfolk, England, to the extraordin…

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Conversations With Strangers: Frank And Robert Birmingham 40:49

4y ago40:49

40:49

This week's podcast comes from the archives of the American Library in Norwich (formerly the Second Air Division Memorial Library). Their "Conversations with Strangers" series features United States Air Force veterans of WWII discussing their experience of war; from their relocation to the sleepy farming towns of Norfolk, England, to the extraordin…

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Conversations With Strangers: Robert Lee Swofford 22:53

4y ago22:53

22:53

This week's podcast comes from the archives of the American Library in Norwich (formerly the Second Air Division Memorial Library). Their "Conversations with Strangers" series features United States Air Force veterans of WWII discussing their experience of war; from their relocation to the sleepy farming towns of Norfolk, England, to the extraordin…

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Conversations With Strangers: Jack Dyson 19:47

4y ago19:47

19:47

This week is the second episode of “Conversations with Strangers,” from the archives of the American Library in Norwich (formerly the Second Air Division Memorial Library). Their “Conversations with Strangers” series features United States Air Force veterans of WWII discussing their experience of war; from their relocation to the sleepy farming tow…

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Conversations With Strangers: Ray Lemons 44:25

4y ago44:25

44:25

This week's podcast comes from the archives of the American Library in Norwich (formerly the Second Air Division Memorial Library). Their "Conversations with Strangers" series features United States Air Force veterans of WWII discussing their experience of war; from their relocation to the sleepy farming towns of Norfolk, England, to the extraordin…

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My Norfolk, My Holt: Bridget Cuthbert 1:02:57

4y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

"My Norfolk, My Holt" are a series of interviews with local people led by volunteer Phil Barrett at Holt Library. The sessions are about valuing the contributions of individuals to the life of the community past and present.In this podcast episode Phil talks to Bridget Cuthbert, a valued member of the community of Holt. Before retirement, Bridget w…

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A Norwich Pub Quiz 12:20

4y ago12:20

12:20

On the podcast this week Librarian Rachel is the pub quiz master, asking ten questions about Norwich's pubs. You can pause and rewind if you need more time on each question, and feel free to use these questions at your own lockdown lock-in. For more information, and to download the questions, visit thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Pou…

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My Norfolk, My Holt: Tony Britten 1:04:03

4y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

"My Norfolk, My Holt" are a series of interviews with local people led by volunteer Phil Barrett at Holt Library. The sessions are about valuing the contributions of individuals to the life of the community past and present.In this podcast episode Phil talks to Tony Britten, Artistic Director for Holt Festival, film director and composer. Tony is a…

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The Second Air Division in East Anglia 24:33

4y ago24:33

24:33

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May, this week's podcast is a potted history of the 2nd Air Division of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, with Librarian Orla Kennelly. Hear about the connections forged between locals and the Americans in wartime Norfolk and the continuing legacy of the 2nd Air Division i…

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My Norfolk, My Holt: Dr Andrew Chapman 55:29

4y ago55:29

55:29

"My Norfolk, My Holt" are a series of interviews with local people led by volunteer Phil Barrett at Holt Library. The sessions are about valuing the contributions of individuals to the life of the community past and present.In this podcast episode Phil talks to Dr Andrew Chapman, retired Holt GP who was born in Clapham in the same year the NHS bega…

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Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives 19:57

4y ago19:57

19:57

A big thank you to historian and archivist Frank Meeres, who recorded this talk at home for the podcast this week. Frank tells the true stories of a number of Norfolk women in the first half of the twentieth century, at a time when women were just beginning to achieve equality in politics and in other spheres of life.Find the images referred to by …

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My Norfolk, My Holt: Beryl Knowles 1:07:44

4y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

"My Norfolk, My Holt" are a series of interviews with local people led by volunteer Phil Barrett at Holt Library. The sessions are about valuing the contributions of individuals to the life of the community past and present.In this podcast episode Phil talks to Beryl Knowles, retired Head Teacher of Holt Primary School, about her formative years, w…

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My Norfolk, My Holt: Norman Lamb 1:03:45

4y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Former MP for North Norfolk Norman Lamb talks to Phil Barrett about his close family, being an advocate for mental health support, his love for Norwich City FC, and how he came to live in North Norfolk. This talk was recorded at Holt Library in September 2018 as part of the "My Norfolk My Holt" series. For more information please visit: thenorfolkh…

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A Queer History of Norfolk 54:28

4y ago54:28

54:28

Join Jo Foster-Murdoch, Queer History MA student, and historian James Watts as they take us on a tour through Norfolk’s LGBT+ histories and share their research on the topic. Find out more at thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com Thanks for listening!By Norfolk Heritage Centre

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Church and Chapel in Georgian Norwich 1:05:09

4y ago1:05:09

1:05:09

A cathedral, more than 30 parish churches, and a wide range of chapels and meeting houses catered for the spiritual needs of the citizens of Georgian Norwich. Join Ian Smith as he considers the prominent personalities and fluctuating fortunes of the Anglican Church and dissenting denominations which occupied these places of worship, and compares th…

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Library Life: Alan Leventhall 1:05:28

4y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this talk recorded at Holt Library with volunteer Phil Barrett, former Librarian Alan Leventhall reminisces about library life, and shares memories of Holt over time. For more details see: www.thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com.By Norfolk Heritage Centre

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The Ups and Downs of Elm Hill c.1500 - 2019 with Vic Morgan 59:02

4+ y ago59:02

59:02

Join historian Vic Morgan, from the Norfolk Archives and Heritage Development Foundation (NORAH), as he explores the history of Elm Hill, Norwich's most 'iconic' street, and examines its fluctuating fortunes within the context of wider changes in the city and beyond. Find out more at norfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com Thanks for listening!…

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Norwich's Renaissance Books: A Personal Selection 23:55

4+ y ago23:55

23:55

Founded in 1608, and one of the first of its type to be established outside London, Norwich City Library comprises some 2,000 volumes including a significant number of 'incunabula' (books printed before 1501). Join Becca Allen as she examines some of the key items to be found in this remarkable collection. For more information visit thenorfolkherit…

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Trial and Transportation: Women Before the Bench 1600-1850 44:56

5y ago44:56

44:56

In her popular talk "Trial and Transportation: Women Before the Bench 1600-1850", local historian and author Elizabeth Walne examines the circumstances of women who appeared before Norwich courts from the Stuart period to the Victorian. Find out what they were accused of, what the punishment was, and where they ended up. See more information here: …

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A Walk in the Park: The History of Chapelfield Gardens 50:32

5y ago50:32

50:32

This episode was recorded at a Heritage Hour earlier in 2019, and features Trevor Markworth talking about "A Walk in the Park: A History of Chapelfield Gardens." Find the images refered to in Trevor's talk at www.thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thank you for listening.By Norfolk Heritage Centre

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Snap Dragons and Story Books: In Conversation with Isabelle King 34:11

5y ago34:11

34:11

Isabelle King is author of children's books "The Norfolk Story Book" and "Once Upon A Time in Norfolk." Join us as she discusses finding inspiration in Norfolk's history and her role as a Prince's Trust Young Ambassador, and gives insights into the opportunities and challenges of building a creative career. For more information see: thenorfolkherit…

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