Heritage

Liz Truss MP with the Chairman of Breckland Council and Mayor of Swaffham

Regency-era assembly rooms reopen after £200,000 revamp

$Boy King Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered by Norfolk\'s Howard Carter$ $Boy King Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered by Norfolk\'s Howard Carter$

Norfolk's links to the Curse of Tutankhamun

$St Mary\'s Church at Houghton-on-the-Hill in the 1990s when it was used by Satanists$ $St Mary\'s Church at Houghton-on-the-Hill in the 1990s when it was used by Satanists$

The Norfolk church once used for Satanic rituals

Amusement arcade owners burn their slot machines on Great Yarmouth beach in protest of a new tax which was introduced on them

Amusement arcade owners burn their slot machines on Great Yarmouth beach in protest of a new tax which was introduced on them

15 sights from Norfolk in the 1960s that will make you feel nostalgic

Christmas shopping in the Woolworths at Kings Lynn. Date: November 29, 1974

Christmas shopping in the Woolworths at Kings Lynn. Date: November 29, 1974

7 things you could do in 1970s Norfolk that you can't do anymore

Solar Skate Norwich in 1997.

Solar Skate Norwich in 1997.

7 Norfolk attractions you will remember visiting as a child

GCSE result's day at Swaffham Convent school, August 1997.

GCSE result's day at Swaffham Convent school, August 1997.

From Norwich to Swaffham: A look back at the school leavers of the 1990s

Oxburgh Hall exterior, taken in 1964

Oxburgh Hall exterior, taken in 1964

Weird Norfolk: The jilted Tudor ghost that haunts a National Trust hall

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

A scorching summer: The Heatwave of 1976 in 25 photos

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Olive Norris, from Thompson, will be putting up bunting and flags at the Post Office branch in the village, which is run from her home.

Olive Norris, from Thompson, will be putting up bunting and flags at the Post Office branch in the village, which is run from her home.

Britain's oldest postmistress, 92, on her Platinum Jubilee plans

Glen Clarke at Nobby's in Wellington Street in Dereham in 1977, from our archives.

Glen Clarke at Nobby's in Wellington Street in Dereham in 1977, from our archives.

From Dereham to Cromer: High streets in Norfolk through the decades

Archaeologists are set to excavate molehills on the Priory Fields at Castle Acre

Archaeologists are set to excavate molehills on the Priory Fields at Castle Acre

Archaeologists turn to moles to help uncover village's hidden past

East Coast Castings in Carbrooke are helping to get the Ranalah Wheel back into production.

East Coast Castings in Carbrooke are helping to get the Ranalah Wheel back into production.

Firms join up with BBC star to save piece of industrial history

The solar farm is proposed to go up on the highlighted area - measuring some 78 hectares. The village of Great Dunham is visible to the north east.

The solar farm is proposed to go up on the highlighted area - measuring some 78 hectares. The village of Great Dunham is visible to the north east.

Breckland Council

Huge solar farm proposed near Roman site

Residents in Watton (left) and Swaffham (right) are being invited to have their say on the towns' futures.

Residents in Watton (left) and Swaffham (right) are being invited to have their say on the towns' futures.

Breckland Council

Want to improve Watton and Swaffham? Here's your chance

A winning car at the 2019 Swaffham Classic Car Show.

A winning car at the 2019 Swaffham Classic Car Show.

Cash prizes available at town's classic car show

St Mary's Church in Houghton on the Hill. Picture: Matthew Usher

St Mary's Church in Houghton on the Hill. Picture: Matthew Usher

1,000-year-old church to hold fundraising concerts

St Mary's Church at Houghton-on-the-Hill

St Mary's Church at Houghton-on-the-Hill

Bell-ringing planned for 1,000-year-old church

The B1108 road will be closed at Kimberley from May 11 until May 17, while the level crossing is refurbished.

The B1108 road will be closed at Kimberley from May 11 until May 17, while the level crossing is refurbished.

Norfolk Highways

B1108 closed at Kimberley as level crossing refurbished

Stormtrooper collectables in the May the Toys Be with You exhibition. Picture: TIME & TIDE EXHIBITION

Stormtrooper collectables in the May the Toys Be with You exhibition. Picture: TIME & TIDE EXHIBITION

Six things to see when Norfolk's museums reopen on May 17

Moat work at Oxburgh Hall in the 19th century.

Moat work at Oxburgh Hall in the 19th century.

Stately home parkland to return to the 19th century

The grandeur of Norfolk's own Downton Abbey, Costessey Hall in Old Costessey

The grandeur of Norfolk's own Downton Abbey, Costessey Hall in Old Costessey

How many of Norfolk's lost historic houses do you know?

A book exchange is one popular re-use for old phone boxes

A book exchange is one popular re-use for old phone boxes

90 red phone boxes up for grabs in 'Adopt a Kiosk' scheme

Stuart Oetzmann (51) and Sarah Pattison (42), pictured in the railway carriage with their children. Left to right: Georgia (6), Eliza (4) and Hugo (2).

Stuart Oetzmann (51) and Sarah Pattison (42), pictured in the railway carriage with their children. Left to right: Georgia (6), Eliza (4) and Hugo (2).

Couple restoring 19th century rail carriage into dream holiday home

Two teachers retire at West Earlham First School, April 7, 1973.

Two teachers retire at West Earlham First School, April 7, 1973.

Are you in our Norfolk school photos from the 1970s?

Loch Neaton in Watton. Picture: Matthew Usher

Loch Neaton in Watton. Picture: Matthew Usher

Seven wonders of Watton

Walking in Sheringham Park, one of the National Trust-owned places in Norfolk. PICTURE: Antony Kelly

Walking in Sheringham Park, one of the National Trust-owned places in Norfolk. PICTURE: Antony Kelly

National Trust will keep outdoor spaces open during lockdown

'The Ornithology of Francis Willoughby’, the first bird book printed in English, sold for £1,300 at an auction led by Durrants and Swaffham-based auctionerr, Fabian Eagle. Picture: Durrants

'The Ornithology of Francis Willoughby’, the first bird book printed in English, sold for £1,300 at an auction led by Durrants and Swaffham-based auctionerr, Fabian Eagle. Picture: Durrants

Rare books sell for thousands as auction attracts global interest

Red Arrows fly over Norfolk near Dereham September 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Red Arrows fly over Norfolk near Dereham September 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Red Arrows complete spectacular flypast over Norfolk

Curator Anna Forest examines fragment of 18th century hand written document discovered under the floorboards of Oxburgh Hall; Norfolk by archaeologists during a reroofing project. Picture: National Trust/Mike Hodgson

Curator Anna Forest examines fragment of 18th century hand written document discovered under the floorboards of Oxburgh Hall; Norfolk by archaeologists during a reroofing project. Picture: National Trust/Mike Hodgson

Amazing secrets found under National Trust manor house’s floorboards

The playing of the Last Post. Photo: Mick Howes

The playing of the Last Post. Photo: Mick Howes

VJ Day: Norfolk commemorates 75th anniversary with poignant lone pipers

A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant emerges from the Norfolk mud. Picture: Tom Lucking.

A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant emerges from the Norfolk mud. Picture: Tom Lucking.

Norfolk treasure hunters discover more than 6,500 items in just one year

Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

‘Norfolk won’t allow his statues to be toppled’ - Nelson defended amid racism row

The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

Have your say on future of county’s gigs, theatres and entertainment with expert panel

Queen Elizabeth II, during a visit to Kings Lynn Town Hall in Norfolk. PA Photo/Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II, during a visit to Kings Lynn Town Hall in Norfolk. PA Photo/Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Coronavirus: Queen praises country in VE Day address to nation

There are dozens of unclaimed estates in Norfolk. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ilkercelik

There are dozens of unclaimed estates in Norfolk. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ilkercelik

Dozens of unclaimed estates in Norfolk - is your name on this list?

Helen Green, organiser and county archivist, pictured at Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre in Coltishall, where VE day activities would have taken place. Picture: Antony Kelly

Helen Green, organiser and county archivist, pictured at Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre in Coltishall, where VE day activities would have taken place. Picture: Antony Kelly

Norfolk Guides holding online virtual VE day “camp”

The Celebration and Thanksgiving Service for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at St Andrew's Church, Gorleston. Pageantmaster Bruno Peek, organiser of the service. Picture: Denise Bradley

The Celebration and Thanksgiving Service for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at St Andrew's Church, Gorleston. Pageantmaster Bruno Peek, organiser of the service. Picture: Denise Bradley

‘This might be the last time’: VE Day pageantmaster urges people to toast the veterans

Dame Joan Collins, award-winning actress, has signed up to be a patron for the Nation's Toast. Photo: Submitted

Dame Joan Collins, award-winning actress, has signed up to be a patron for the Nation's Toast. Photo: Submitted

Dame Joan Collins to join in Bruno Peek’s VE Day toast

Early Medieval silver and niello brooch from Great Dunham, Norfolk c. AD 800- 900. Picture: The Trustees of the British Museum

Early Medieval silver and niello brooch from Great Dunham, Norfolk c. AD 800- 900. Picture: The Trustees of the British Museum

Early medieval silver brooch discovered after tipper truck delivery

To Great Nanny and Great Grandad Surplice. We are missing you so much and cant wait to see you soon.
Love you both so much xxx

To Great Nanny and Great Grandad Surplice. We are missing you so much and cant wait to see you soon.
Love you both so much xxx

Heartfelt messages and photos sent to grandparents during lockdown

Aerial view of Metamec production plant at Dereham. Photo : Archant Library

Aerial view of Metamec production plant at Dereham. Photo : Archant Library

Meet the man who keeps Metamec clocks ticking in the heart of Norfolk

There are a number of unclaimed estates in Norfolk. Is your surname on this list? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ilkercelik

There are a number of unclaimed estates in Norfolk. Is your surname on this list? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ilkercelik

If your surname is on this list you could be sitting on a fortune

St Martin's Church in Thompson needs nearly a quarter of a million pounds of repairs. Photo: Browen Tyler

St Martin's Church in Thompson needs nearly a quarter of a million pounds of repairs. Photo: Browen Tyler

Revealed: The 15 Norfolk churches in greatest need of repair

The grant to St Andrews Church, Blickling, will help towards the £60,000 of repairing the roof following the lead theft in 2016. Picture: Archant Library

The grant to St Andrews Church, Blickling, will help towards the £60,000 of repairing the roof following the lead theft in 2016. Picture: Archant Library

Grants of £74,000 awarded to repair Norfolk churches

Mundford War Memorial is among 22 First World War memorials in Norfolk and Waveney to have been Grade II listed. Picture: David Dixon

Mundford War Memorial is among 22 First World War memorials in Norfolk and Waveney to have been Grade II listed. Picture: David Dixon

Revealed: The 22 war memorials in Norfolk and Waveney assigned Grade II listing

Historian Rod Chapman, from North Elmham, has designed what he hopes could become Swaffham's official coat of arms. Picture: Archant

Historian Rod Chapman, from North Elmham, has designed what he hopes could become Swaffham's official coat of arms. Picture: Archant

Should this design become town’s first coat of arms?

Part of the ceiling of the prior's house at Castle Acre Priory Picture: Pat Payne/Histroci England

Part of the ceiling of the prior's house at Castle Acre Priory Picture: Pat Payne/Histroci England

Can you help save our ancient wall paintings?

Falconry at Sandringham Game and Country Show Credit: Sandringham Game and Country Show

Falconry at Sandringham Game and Country Show Credit: Sandringham Game and Country Show

Sandringham Game and Country Fair - all you need to know

Leapfrogging on the beach in Lowestoft in the 1950s. Photo: Archant

Leapfrogging on the beach in Lowestoft in the 1950s. Photo: Archant

Forest fires, traffic chaos and plenty of ice cream: East Anglian heatwaves through the years

Merton’s village sign and post box, with the thatched bus shelter in the background. Picture: Dr Andrew Tullett

Merton’s village sign and post box, with the thatched bus shelter in the background. Picture: Dr Andrew Tullett

Norfolk on a stick: The sign with stunned deer, a startled pheasant and a stubborn boulder

Cromer crier Jason Bell with Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Crier Championships overall winner Peder Nielsen, of Bromyard, Herefordshire.
Picture: KAREN BETHELL

Cromer crier Jason Bell with Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Crier Championships overall winner Peder Nielsen, of Bromyard, Herefordshire.
Picture: KAREN BETHELL

Oyez! Town criers descend on Cromer for national championships

A History of Norfolk by Chris Barringer, published by Carnegie Publishing

A History of Norfolk by Chris Barringer, published by Carnegie Publishing

A History of Norfolk book to launch in Norwich