Norfolk Heritage Centre

The Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast

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Explore our local studies collection and discover more about this beautiful county with our regular podcast. Norfolk Heritage Centre is located on the second floor of Norwich Millennium Library. More info here: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

An Airman's Flight from Poland to Britain, 1939 - 1940 27.09.2018

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!

History Hunters Takeover! 14.08.2018

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!

Norwich, City of Refuge: The 'Strangers' and their World 22.06.2018

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!

Norwich Cricket Week, 1880-1900 31.05.2018

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.

Capturing the Coast Road: A Conversation with Photographer David Indge 05.04.2018

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!

What did the Georgians do for Norwich? 24.02.2018

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!

The Norwich Apocalypse 19.01.2018

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!

Roy Ho-Ho-Howard's Christmas Memories 23.12.2017

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!

The Thorpe Rail Crash of 1874 10.12.2017

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!

Norfolk Roots: Anna Sewell and Black Beauty 22.11.2017

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!

Archives for the Writer: Paul Willetts 17.11.2017

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....

The History of Rosary Cemetery 10.11.2017

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.

The Curious Words of Sir Thomas Browne 26.10.2017

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!

Genetic Genealogy 19.10.2017

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.

Call the Midwife: Sue Vaughn 13.10.2017

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!

What happened to the 5th Norfolks? 06.10.2017

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!

My Norfolk, My Holt: Steven Benson 03.10.2017

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!

For Your Entertainment: The Story of Norwich Hippodrome 21.09.2017

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!

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