Entertainment and Media

Where my Judaism converges with my musicality (1995-2025)

Annie talks about her introduction to jazz improvisation through courses at Wensum Lodge, a hobby which led her into a new career as a music

Wensum Lodge rise and fall (2010-2024)

Penny describes her experiences of attending classes at Wensum Lodge and her thoughts on its closure. Penny was a member of the Learners’ Committee. I

Sharpening a pencil. Art, campaigning, and Wensum Lodge (2018-2024)

David reflects on his time as an art student at Wensum Lodge and the ways the classes have impacted on his life. He recalls his

Taleweaver (1960-2022)

Chris gained his commercial pilot’s licence when he was 20. After eight years as a flying instructor attached to the US Air Force, he worked

Survival to Success (1965-2000s)

Alice tells us about her interesting and varied life, from shepherding and selling double glazing, to house clearances and pea harvesting. I was born in

A life in broadcasting – from pirate to the BBC (1962-1995)

Andy tells about his life in broadcasting and in particular his time as a disc jockey on Radio Caroline. I was born in 1946 in

A career behind the camera (1967-2004)

Roger tells us about his working life as a cameraman, a career which took him all over the world, but much of which was based

Eastern Counties Newspapers – papers gone by (1971-2011)

Jenny tells us about her life in Norwich businesses including many years working at Eastern Counties Newspapers in the advertising department face-to-face with customers. I