At our last meeting, as well as discussing Reginald Dack Baker's scrapbooks, we also had a good look at the wonderful hand-written and illuminated bible that once belonged to Anne Boleyn's uncle (dated, early 1400s). I think that Club members felt a sense of privilege to be so close-up to such a rare and ancient survivor. I explained a bit about the background to this, the first English translation of the bible, and some of the consequences this had for the wider late medieval/Early Modern Society.
As a Club, we are certainly very fortunate to have access to such amazing historical material, due to our partnership with the Norfolk Museum & Information Service. In addition to viewing this, Community Librarian, Clare Agate, also took members to view some of the Norfolk Heritage Collection that is held at the Millennium Library.
Overall, once again, the feedback was really positive:
"Very interesting - wonderful to look at the archives and the bible."
"Getting more interesting week by week."
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