history
Black pharaohs, forgeries and finds
In the early 1900s, Jeremiah Colman bought a 3,500 year old mummy shroud, along with over 200 other Egyptian artifacts. The shroud is now part of the Castle Museum collection, alongside a mummy gifted by George V.
The stories behind the collection will be explored in a series of talks at the RC cathedral throughout October.
Photo: (c) Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
High-tech history: The H factor
September sees a week of events celebrating Norwich’s heritage at The Forum. Including the latest technology, pavement painting and re-enactments, the organisers want to dispel the myth that heritage is about dusty old buildings.
Photos: Sarah Cocke.
Sunday storytelling
Terrible Tudor Tales are coming to Heigham Park every Sunday during the summer.
Children’s activities are also being organised in some other smaller parks, including Punch and Judy, bush-craft and treasure hunts. Read More…
Focus on the Forum
The Roman Forum becomes the focal point for archaeologists returning to Caistor this summer.
The 3-week dig is open to the public, with two special family history days being organised in conjunction with the BBC. Read More…
Feature: Focus on the Forum
Archaeologists return to Caistor St Edmund this summer hoping to uncover more details about life at the Roman town by excavating the Forum.
Over in our Features section, read how they’ll be organising two special family days for anyone interested in Roman history.
Suspected medieval murder
A BBC documentary goes to air tonight, which looks into the mystery which surrounds 17 people found buried beneath Chapelfield. Read More…
Mystery of 700 year old skeletons
Archaeologists working on 17 skeletons discovered when Chapelfield Shopping Centre was built say they’ve unearthed something interesting.
A BBC documentary revealing what they’ve found will be screened next month. Read More…
Wildlife trail wins funding
The Big Lottery has chosen to fund just one project in Norfolk through its community wildlife programme: a nature trail around the UEA campus.
The trail will cover meadowland, marshland and woodland, with the oldest tree estimated to be hundreds of years old.
Warning as city fire cover drops
From Friday, the number of fire engines covering Norwich reduces from 5 to 4, as Bethel Street loses one appliance.
5 fire engines have covered emergencies in the city since 2005.
Concerns have been raised about the impact this will have. Read More…
Follow in Boudicca’s footsteps
New waymarkers have been put in place marking The Boudicca Way from Norwich to Diss.
The route stretches 36 miles across open countryside, along footpaths and quiet country roads. Read More…
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