A Unique Performance

Random Image: a huge key to the medieval door of a tower
staircase in a church in central Norfolk

On many occasions I have been heard to state that the Norwich Community History Club is unique. Until last Tuesday, that 'uniqueness' referred to the fact that we're the only group I know of who formally combine learning about history and archaeology with the aim of improving/maintaining wellbeing. However, following a PowerPoint related hitch, me and Nick (the Vice Chair) gave another meaning to 'unique' as we desperately improvised in front of club members. 

Our 'ramble' took in - among other things - medieval graffiti, historical periodisation, the saints' emblems and, towards the end, wandered off to the extraordinary history of Nick's various injuries and accidents. I can only imagine how strange it must have been to witness this. However, our members are a generous bunch and took it all with good heart. Whatever their reaction, I am confident that they will not have experienced anything quite like it before!

Next week, we will endeavour to return a semblance of order and make sure that all bases are covered so that Nick can deliver his first ever public historical presentation. He will be talking about his grandfather's fascinating life. Part of our ethos and approach is that we carry valid history in our heads. Thus, it will be really interesting to learn about an 'ordinary' person's life who lived and died in Norwic

Next Week's Meeting... Tuesday 21st June

At next week's meeting in the library, we will be returning to an activity that proved to be a resounding success last time we did it. Can members please bring along an historical item along. with them? It could be a photograph, a book etc - or something relating to your family history (no 'live' grenades though please!). We will then break up into groups and talk about the story behind the object. This is a great way for us to share our interests and enthusiasms and to learn about each other too. 

Looking forward to it!