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, 2 June 2024

Norwich Fire of 1507

Colin did a recent Heritage Walk about the fires of Norwich recently and included the fire of 1507, which some including Professor Carole Rawcliffe contest that it was 1508.  You may recall we showed a talk by Carole Rawcliffe on this subject matter last year.  Anyway here is an interesting article on the fire which virtually destroyed Elm Hill and had quite significant repercussions on the city:  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/norfolk.history.tales.myths/posts/6727530763929239/