Disability is mostly missing from the history books - and all too often, when we do see photographs of disabled people, they are anonymous medical images. Join Cath Cartman, photographer and researcher, as she shares her research from the Picture Norfolk archive, and introduces you to James, Robert, Dick and others whose stories she encountered alo…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"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…

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…

"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…

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…

"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…

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 …

"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…

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…

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

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…

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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Stages of My Life features artists performing at Norwich Theatre, shining the spotlight on those crucial moments along the way that developed the artist into who they are today. Ore chats about his foray into musical theatre, sharing a role with Peter Andre and singing on the West End stage... in front of his dad! The TV and radio star has reported…

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In this month’s episode, it’s a pantomime special. Oh yes it is! We’ll be finding out all about our Cinderella cast, AND an exciting new partnership - bringing world class theatre and Premier League Football together.By Norwich Theatre

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!…

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…

In this month’s episode, the circus is in town. Lost In Translation are at Norwich Playhouse this Christmas putting their special twist on a Charles Dickens classic. And the pantomime season is almost upon us. Richard Gauntlett joins us for Stages of My Life, ahead of his upcoming role as The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.…

In this month’s episode, Jodie Prenger is back at the Theatre Royal, in the National Theatre’s re-working of A Taste of Honey. We’re joined by podcasting veterans The Football Ramble. Marcus & Luke give us their thoughts about Norwich City Football Club. Plus we take a closer look at the next edition of Creative Matters: Finding Refuge and Sanctuar…

On Saturday 31st August, we opened our doors! Catch up with the highlights of Open Day, including our Live interview with panto legend David Gant!By Norwich Theatre

In this month’s episode, Liza Goddard from A Woman of No Importance joins us for a special edition of Stages of My Life. Producer of The Lovely Bones and the upcoming blockbuster Judy, Lee Dean tells us about his exciting projects. And at Norwich Playhouse, Come Dance With Me presents a blend of dance and dark humour. We spoke to the director Graha…

In this month’s episode, we were lucky enough to chat to Matthew Bourne about his passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet. Literary icon Armistead Maupin is poised for an early autumn visit to us but why is he (and his work) so loved? Plus the Norwich Theatre Royal Youth Company takes a gritty play which explores the nature of …

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: …

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

We visited the London Coliseum to attend the Launch Event of On Your Feet! The brand new musical tells the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, chronicling their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally onto international superstardom. Hosted by Jamie Theakston, Q&A panellists included Gloria Estefan and Christie Prade…

In this month’s episode, we’re celebrating the return of Creative Pride 2019! We chatted to Ty Jeffries, the brains behind the comic cabaret character: Miss Hope Springs. We spoke to Alexis Gregory, performing his verbatim play Riot Act, created with interviews from survivors of Stonewall. Plus we have a new episode of Stages of My Life. The Pub La…

In this month's episode, it's a Matilda The Musical special! Get ready for an absolute hammer throw! We've got incredible interviews with Miss Trunchbull (Elliot Harper), Mrs Wormwood (Rebecca Thornhill), Mr Wormwood (Sebastien Torkia) and Miss Honey (Carly Thoms)!By Norwich Theatre

In a special bonus episode, we held a Q&A session after the first performance of Mark Morris Dance Group’s Pepperland. Audience’s got the chance to ask questions about the unique Beatles dance tribute to the composer Ethan Iverson and rehearsal director Sam Black. Listen to this fantastic post-show event and hear the next Interval episode on Friday…