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


Monday, 20 July 2026

The Fallible Flaneur - The Death of John Barker

Here is a recent post by Colin in his blog “The Fallible Flaneur”.  It’s about his recent visit to the Rosary Cemetery and the grave of John Barker who was the man who brought steam to fair attractions.  Be warned it’s about about his awful death:

https://colinhowey.substack.com/p/the-heroic-death-of-a-late-nineteenth?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5103464&post_id=207332134&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5r7ewp&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email


 

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