Category Archives: Historical

Norwich – Not ‘A Fine City’

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Sara Hardman

There’s something about this slogan – it’s the city tag-line that greets you as you arrive. It’s the word ‘fine’. There’s something about fine, it feels like it could be readily interchanged with ‘so so’ ’adequate’ ‘don’t care’. “How was … Continue reading →

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Eat, Drink And Be Scary In Kings Lynn

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Fi Woolcock with thanks to www.kingslynnonline & www.paranormaldatabase.com

So you think you know King’s Lynn? Think again….. King’s Lynn is an historic medieval port situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse in West Norfolk. The town is busy and friendly and enjoys the best of both … Continue reading →

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The Great British Walk

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Fi Woolcock with thanks to the National Trust

If you love walking, you’ll love The National Trust’s walking festival. They are encouraging us all to use our feet from 1 September to 4 November to show our love of the great British countryside and if you time it … Continue reading →

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Norfolk for Beginners

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Fi Woolcock with thanks to world class norfolk.

Test your Norfolk knowledge with this Top Ten Lesson… Hingham sign Norfolk Did You Know? Lesson 1 Team Lotus, established and run from its Norfolk headquarters by Colin Chapman, graced and raced Grand Prix circuits around the world from the … Continue reading →

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10 Little Treasures for your little treasures…..

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Fi Woolcock with thanks to bbc.co.uk

So, the holidays have started in earnest, the sun is shining – what more could we ask for? Well, just in case your little angels are asking for MORE, here are a few suggestions as to how they could while … Continue reading →

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23-and-a-half carat golden apple at Blickling

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Fi Woolcock with thanks to Tracey Gray, EDP and The National Trust

Fairytales and fables tell of golden eggs and treasure being found in the strangest of places. Now fantasy is set to become reality as a treasure hunt, with a top prize worth around £2,000 on offer, is launched in North … Continue reading →

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Can you help?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Fi Woolcock, with thanks to Adam Lazarri EDP 24

Volunteer marshals are still needed to help with the progress of the Olympic torch through Fakenham on the afternoon of July 4th. Sports demonstrations, street entertainers and live music are all included in plans to celebrate the Olympic torch coming … Continue reading →

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Raining Sprats and Dogs

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Fi Woolcock with thanks to BBC Look East's weather presenter Julie Reinger

As Mark Twain’s friend Charles Dudley Warner once said ‘Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.’ Raining Sprats and Dogs in Norfolk! Luckily for us, the weather in Norfolk is drier and sunnier on average than … Continue reading →

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‘Every back seat should have one!’

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Caroline Davison

My name’s Jim and I’m the proud author of The By-Mistake Guide to Norfolk.   I have to admit I did write it by mistake. I mean, I was awake and everything, and I knew I was holding a pen – but I … Continue reading →

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Pole Dancing at Pensthorpe!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Fi Woolcock

Celebrate the beginning of Summer at Pensthorpe’s May Spring Festival from Saturday 5th May 2012 to Monday 7th May 2012. May Pole Dancing at Pensthorpe If you are staying in one of Kett Country Cottages fantastic self catering properties over  … Continue reading →

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