Our Aims

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


Sunday, 11 September 2022

Death of Queen Elizabeth II

It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of our Queen on Thursday 8th September.  She was a great inspiration to myself and millions of others.  May you rest in peace your majesty.  I am honoured to have been alive during your reign.  God Save The King!

Royal Rebranding - What Will Happen to Stamps, Coins, Banknotes and Passports

With the passing of the Queen and the blanket coverage going on at present, I thought I would come at this from a slightly different angle.  So when will Charles’s head appear on coins and which way will he be facing?  When will we see the King’s head on stamps?  Will the royal cyphers be changed on post boxes?  What happens to the Royal Warrants that have been issued in the Queen’s name (Colmans has one)?  To find out the answers to these questions and more information, please select the following link:  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59596996

Origins of our National Anthem - God Save the King

Here is an interesting article about the origins of our National Anthem.  It appears to have evolved over time but I didn’t realise that it was popular as far back as the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745.  To find out more please select the following link:

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/god-save-queen-history-national-anthem

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