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Tag Archives: social history
A Real Showstopper
Today we have the final post from Collections Management trainee and Shine a Light team-member Sophie Towne. My time at the Norfolk Collections Centre has been incredible. I’ve learnt all aspects of collections management and care and have become … Continue reading
Made in Norwich: The Story of Laurence & Scott
This week we have a guest blog from Collections Development Assistant Wayne Kett who shines a light on Norwich manufacturers Laurence and Scott and a HUGE motor that we recently moved into the Norfolk Collections Centre By Wayne Kett 100 … Continue reading
Posted in Museum of Norwich
Tagged Laurence and Scott, museum, museum collections, Norfolk Collections Centre, Norwich, social history
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The Mystery of Colin the Dragon
We recently had half-term activities happening around the site at Gressenhall. It was also a first for us here at the Norfolk Collections Centre, we had activities in store! This was an exciting new opportunity for us to open the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged aeroplane, boat, brewery, canoe, fire ladder, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, museum, Norfolk Collections Centre, social history, tour, trail, tricycle
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Shine a Light: Burning Bright
By Sophie Towne Over the last couple of months here at the Norfolk Museums Collection Centre we have largely been reorganising and giving a bit of TLC to our collection of fireplaces, fire screens, chimney cranes and roasting spits. Each … Continue reading
Posted in Burning Bright
Tagged 1850s, acanthus, conservation, Domestic history, fire, Fireplaces, floral, Lowestoft, museum, museum collections, Norfolk Collections Centre, social history
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Samson and Hercules: Icons of Norwich
By Wayne Kett A few weeks ago we were happy to report that our finely carved oak statue Samson had left Norfolk Collections Centre to undergo conservation work. This blog charts the 357 year history of Samson. Two of Norwich’s most … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Ballroom, conservation, Hercules, museum collections, Norfolk Collections Centre, Norwich, Samson, social history
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Shine A Light 