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Our Club's aims are to:

Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Thursday, 16 December 2021

The Shaming of Agnes Leaman

Colin mentioned Agnes on one of his recent Heritage Walks so here is an article written by his friend Dave Tonge.  Agnes was accused of whoredom and was publicly humiliated before being ducked.  You can read the exact wording from the Lord Mayors Court Book of 10th Sept 1561.  Learn more about the punishment of ducking.  What was the "basontynklyd before hyr”?  What happened to the man who she commited whoredom with?  Were women always treated as second class citizens|?  Please select the following link to answer these questions and to find out more: 

http://theshamingofagnesleman.blogspot.com/2009/03/norwich-mayors-court-book-ncr16a7-1555.html 

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