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Reminisce with us as we talk about what it was like to grow up in Southtown in the 50s and 60s.

Dereham Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill set in extensive grounds with a picnic area. On each of the five floors, there are illustrated explanations of what happened in each area, when the mill was full of noise and floor dust.

An opportunity to see the breath taking ground and first floor of Marble Hall.

Drawing on his latest book, ‘Quirky Norwich’, Pete Goodrum gives us a glimpse of some of the renegades, rebels, clowns, crooks and characters who, by their own quirkiness, have helped define Norwich as an unusual and interesting city.

Join Fran young to hear about the beginnings of the Norfolk Archaeological Trust, which celebrated its centenary in 2023.

A short 30 minute talk introducing some interesting Hungate parishioners from 1450-1850

Tracking our heritage to our Roots takes us on a journey to discover more about the railway folk who lived, loved and travelled our line from 1846.

Echoing the traditional everyday histories of many of the inhabitants of Aylsham, the Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will be in the centre to demonstrate a spinning wheel and a loom and invite visitors to have-a-go.

Create your own designer inspired bookmark and learn about flappers and titfers. A C&TA drop in session for all ages and abilities with a 1920s theme to celebrate the centenary of the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell.

St John Maddermarket Church in the heart of Norwich Lanes is a 500-year old city church with explosive history!

St Augustine's is the most northerly of the city's medieval churches. Standing in a churchyard an acre in size, its tall, red-brick tower is a unique feature. Inside are many monuments of great interest and fascinating displays of local history.

Join us for a guided walk in and around Binham Priory. Hear about the everyday lives of Norfolk's finest monastic ruins from historian, Dr Richard Hoggett

Whitlingham Country Park arose from sixteen marshes. Through a two-mile long guided walk, come and find out how our two broads were created and what happened a century ago when Whitlingham hosted a Royal Agricultural Show.

There really is something for all to enjoy on a visit to this cargo-carrying wherry. Watch demonstrations of loading cargo and ropework. See Maud's Timeline of photos. Watch videos and learn more in the Pop-Up Museum. Take a unique family photo.

Help create collaborative artworks from donated chocolate and cocoa packaging. Inspired by “Everyday Histories”, these workshops explore links between daily chocolate use and cocoa-growing communities worldwide.

Caistor Roman Town was of great importance 2,000 years ago, but it was not just a walled town. Outside the walls industry was rife, and Franz will share the details of how people made their living.

Visit this very popular exhibition, with an extended collection of photographs by professional photographer Jack Roberts, whose photos of Norwich post World War Two premiered at The Forum during HODs 2019.

Join journalist Derek James and photographer Bill Smith for an illustrated talk about photographer Jack Roberts, highlighting the photographs Jack took of his beloved home, the city of Norwich.

A HIDDEN JEWEL in the heart of the Norwich. Come and visit our beautiful building opened in 1892 and designed by A F Scott. The building has many original features and learn more about the everyday lives of our early pioneers.

Would you like to know more about your family history? How does family history relate to local and social history? Come to Norwich Cathedral to find out more from the teams from Findmypast and Norwich Cathedral.

Make the most of free entry to Oxburgh Estate on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September. Explore Victorian Gothic interiors, curious collections, peaceful woodland walks and colourful gardens.

Wheatfen is a wild and peaceful nature reserve. It was the home of Ted Ellis, [1909-1986]. Ted known as 'The Peoples Naturalist', was one of the first to communicate his passion for nature via newspapers, radio and TV.

Explore the Nobbs family - starting with Elizabeth Nobbs who ran the town post office from the 5th of January 1811 - with Catherine Mullenger and discover more about the seven generations of the family.

The story of the Blickling Nissen huts and the families who lived there.

The ordinary is often extraordinary, and Diss Museum will be celebrating the remarkable lives of everyday workers from Diss and district. The weekend event shines a light on the town’s rich industrial heritage, with a focus on brush and lace making.

Watch our video to learn how you prepare a wherry for sailing.

Join Ken Doughty to learn about the rich history of brush making, both a local industry to Diss and a staple market across the country for centuries. Discover the Tramp Route of brush makers across England and the lives and craft of these workers.

We meet in 'The Friend's Room', in the Pavilion by the bandstand, for a short presentation and visual display of old photographs. We hope to include a roof top tour. Afterwards, a walk and talk around the park and finally a train ride.

As Blofield Church approaches its 600 years anniversary drop in and explore its wonderful stained glass created by master craftsmen and learn the stories of the lives of people in our village to whom they are dedicated.

Neil Thomas learnt the art of bellringing while at school, he joined the St. Peter Mancroft Guild of Ringers in 1983 and has been steeple keeper for many of those years.

A new and imaginative local history exhibition providing a glimpse of life in Great Ellingham during the 1930s and 1940s.

St Michael’s & All Angels is an historic ruin at the centre of the modern suburb of Bowthorpe. Recently restored with National Lottery funds it is now open to the public as an historic amenity.

Join John Osborne for a fascinating talk on Caroline Colman, delving deeper into the famous Colman family of Norwich.

Meet the Makers and Artists! Free creative event in Thetford town centre. Explore a lovely selection from local makers and artists. Some will also be demonstrating and all are always pleased to chat about their creations.

St Mark’s is a Victorian church with a spectacular interior, containing a gallery with a striking rood screen by Temple Moore, a war-memorial chapel with a Temple Moore reredos and some finely sculpted stations of the cross.

Join us for a rare chance to see the original Norwich Bomb map.

How did people send messages before phones, emails and envelopes? Journey through the history of letter writing.

Hear the tale of a pub which was built with funds earned through treachery and betrayal, and the stories it can tell in its long and varied life.

Norwich Audio Tour: At Work follows 17 stops from Strangers' Hall to Dragon Hall, tracing weavers, clerks, shoemakers, bargees and merchants through the city’s one-square-mile working past.

Visit the ringing chamber at Great Yarmouth Minster, learn about and try the art of bell ringing.

Experience a captivating Heritage Day at the How Hill Trust, a stunning Edwardian estate nestled in the Norfolk Broads. Highlights include open gardens, house tours, woodland walks and heritage displays including marshman and thatching tools.

Join the Friends of Norwich City Station on this walking tour along the former Midland and Great Northern Railway, on the footpath named after the railway’s chief engineer and locomotive superintendent, William Marriott.

A circular walk exploring the rich and radical history of freethinkers, secularists, and humanists in Norwich — from a shoemaker astronomer to the first atheist MP.

Bracondale Lodge was demolished to make way for the construction of County Hall in 1966. It was constructed for the surgeon Philip Martineau with parkland designed by Humphry Repton. Hear about its history before a tour of the grounds.

Explore the history of a public house on the site since 1730, from bustling hotel to theatre. Discover the former stables of many uses before becoming today’s not-for-profit community venture.

Step into the industrial past at Forncett Industrial Steam Museum. Join the museum's founder for a guided tour, explore a remarkable collection of working machinery, and enjoy the magic of a traditional 16mm film screening. A truly immersive place.

Check-in at St Martins at Palace for your bike-ride or walk around our churches as part of the Norfolk Churches Trust sponsored bike ride, or make a donation direct to NHCT.

Dr Oliver Coulson's lecture will explain how the current uses of the Trust's church buildings are not necessarily new. Find out how medieval churches were actually used 600 years ago.

On Saturday 19th September come and help us celebrate two hundred years of our historic Grade 2* Quaker Meeting House in Upper Goat Lane. There will also be exhibitions and special activities throughout the week of the 13th – 20th September.

For over 100 years until the 1960s Norwich people were employed in the gasworks below Kett’s Heights. In this talk we’ll share the memories of the gas workers: the heat and stench of the gas works, and gardening in the peaceful space of Kett’s Height.