The Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast

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.

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: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listeni...

Discover how author Stephen Poulter uncovered the history of his 17th century Norfolk cottage, and learn how you too can investigate the backgrounds of historic properties. See the podcast blog for more information: https://thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Enjoy!

Local historian Trevor Nuthall shares his research into the site of Mousehold Heath's St William's Chapel, where in 1144 the murdered body of the 12-year-old William was discovered and where, over the next 250 years, three chapels were built. For more information visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

Join author Stephen Browning as he examines daily life in Norfolk's coastal communities between 1914 and 1918, and tells tales of often top secret work in towns and villages along the coastline from King's Lynn to Great Yarmouth. For more information visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Adrian O'dell (chairman of the Norfolk Polish Heritage Group) shares the story of his father Kapitan Stefan Zdobysław Żółkowski during WWII. For more information visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

The History Hunters have taken over the NHC Podcast! Listen in to learn more about big chickens, the Queen's digestive system, and Donald Trump's new wife (plus some serious local history too!). Find out more about History Hunters and what they've been up to here: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Normal podcast service will resume shortly!

Join Archive Specialist Chris Tracy as he explores the story and wider world of Norwich's 16th century immigrants, as revealed by items within the Norfolk Heritage Centre and Norfolk Record Office collections. See the visual materials used by Chris here: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

Howzat?! Join Michael Clampin as he explores the early years of Norwich Cricket Week and their relevance to the modern county game. As ever, find out more about Michael's talk on our website: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com.

In this episode, Archive Specialist Chris Tracy chats with local photographer David Indge, about the journey he took along Norfolk's A149 to create his photographic exhibition "Coast Road." Coast Road was on display at Norfolk Heritage Centre during February 2018 - find out more on our website thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast we hear from Ian Smith, as he considers civic pride and the reality of urban life in Georgian Norwich. For more information visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to our first podcast episode of 2018! This week, join Dr Rebecca McGann as she shares her research on the Norwich Apocalypse, a mid-13th century illustrated commentary on the Book of Revelation and one of the stars of Norfolk Heritage Centre's collection. Find out more at thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com and thanks for listening!

On this festive podcast episode, Roy Howard from the Norwich Community History group shares his memories of Christmas past and his experience of being Taverham Garden Centre's Father Christmas. Don't forget to check our website for images and more information about each episode: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Merry Christmas from NHC!

On the Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast this week, Nick Williams from the Thorpe History Group gives an insight into the circumstances surrounding the tragic Thorpe Rail Crash of 1874. Visit our website for images and more information: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening - don't forget to subscribe!

On this week's NHC Podcast, join David Holgate-Carruthers from the Museum of Norwich as he explores the story of Anna Sewell - looking at how her gender, her experience of disability, and life in industrial Britain influenced the writing of her classic novel Black Beauty. Check our website: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com for more information and images. Happy listening!

On the NHC Podcast this week, Chris Tracy is in conversation with author Paul Willetts about the role of archives in writing historical non-fiction. Paul's books include "Rendezvous at the Russian Tea Rooms" and "Members Only," which was turned into the film "The Look of Love" starring Steve Coogan. For more information on Paul and the podcast, check out: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress....

This week, the NHC Podcast features a talk by Thorpe History Group member Nick Williams, on the fascinating history of Rosary Cemetery. As always, for more information please visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.blogspot.com.

This week, Professor Claire Preston of Queen Mary University, London gives us an entertaining insight into some of the stories that surround Sir Thomas Browne, and the many imaginative words coined by him. Claire is introduced by Marion Catlin of the The Shift Norwich. See thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.org for more info. Happy listening!

This week on the Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast we're looking at genetic genealogy - imagine if we all had an inbuilt barcode that could reveal our family history? In a way, we do! Genealogist Elizabeth Walne looks at DNA testing, how genetic genealogy works, what it can tell us, and what it can't. Find Elizabeth's images here: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com.

This episode was recorded at St William's Way Library on October 10th 2017 as part of their Tuesday evening series of talks. It features Sue Vaughn, an octogenarian former community midwife who used to pedal around Norwich delivering babies. For more information on this episode, visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

In this week's podcast, local historian Steve Smith debunks the myths surrounding the "disappearance" of the 5th Norfolks on 12th August 1915. Check out Steve's blog for more of his research: stevesmith1944.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, former Gresham's teacher Steven Benson is interviewed by Phil Barrett about his memories of life in Holt, since first arriving in 1964 in his battered VW. Find Steven's story, and many other local memories, on the Historypin Connections website here: www.historypin.org/en/connections-norfolk. Thanks for listening!

In the first episode of the Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast, Trevor Markworth covers the history of Norwich Hippodrome. To see the images that Trevor refers to throughout his talk, please visit: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com. Thanks for listening!