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Join Dr Michael Nix, author of 'Norwich Textiles, a Global Story 1750-1840', as he explores how pattern books and cards, containing thousands of small samples of fabric, provide us with a means of understanding an industry whose creativity and enterprise made Norwich one of the most prosperous cities in England.

This talk took place at the Norfolk Heritage Centre as part of Heritage Open Days in September 2023. Visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress.com to see the images referred to throughout the talk.

Join Kevin Faulkner, author of numerous essays on the life and work of Sir Thomas Browne, as he examines the 17th century physician-philosopher's writings, discusses some of the books he owned, and explores Browne's intellectual pursuits in the context of the proto-psychology he termed 'the Theatre of Ourselves'.

This talk took place in person at the Norfolk Heritage Centre in October 2023.

Join local writer Helen Murray, author of Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue, as she discusses her book about the Newhaven Court Hotel in Cromer, a house whose fascinating history encompasses visits by Churchill, Shackleton and Tennyson, among others.

This talk took place on Tuesday 17th January at the Norfolk Heritage Centre. To see the images referred to throughout the talk, please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress.com.

Join author Rob Mitchell as he discusses his book, ‘Festival for a Fine City’, and explores the Norfolk and Norwich Festival’s 250-year journey from its origins in 1772 to the present day.

This talk took place on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. For the images referred to during the talk please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress.com.

Join Project Curator Andrew Ferrara as he explores the medieval history of Norwich Castle and offers an inside look at the ongoing multi-million pound redevelopment project of the Norman Keep and the exciting new exhibits destined for the inside.

This talk took place on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. To see the images referred to throughout Andrew's talk, please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress.com.

Join Clare Everitt as she uncovers the stories told by some of Norfolk Heritage Centre's 19th and early 20th century glass plate images, encompassing Colman's of Norwich, the Hobrough Collection (river engineers who worked all over Norfolk), and images taken by Alfred Taylor of Starston and Sydney Hubbard of Great Melton.

Visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress.com to see the images Clare refers to throughout her talk.

This talk was recorded on 15th November 2022 at Norfolk Heritage Centre.