Stories

It’s not only about books (2008-2025)

Steve tells us about his 18-year career in Norfolk’s Mobile Library Service, from delivering books to isolated hamlets to providing community support throughout Covid. I

Mobile Libraries in the 1980’s. The Library Service in Norfolk (1981-2016)

Jennifer talks about her time with the library service in Norfolk starting in 1981 on mobile libraries and finishing 35 years later as Head of

My time with the mobile libraries (1985-2015)

Maureen talks about her time with the mobile library service. She started as a library assistant and later became the Mobile Library and Delivery Service

Upper crust party in the Crypt (1983)

Bob talks about the time he organised a medieval banquet in Jurnet’s Bar and his experience in reenactment that led up to it. In 1983

Women’s adult education in Suffok and Norfolk (1999-2025)

Jean worked in Community Education, women’s education in Suffolk, making connections with services in Norfolk. I’m now retired, and a volunteer at the Suffolk Record

Reflections on the printing industry (1962-2011)

Gerry worked in the printing industry for 50 years and talks about his experiences from being taken on as a young apprentice compositor and how

King Street history – the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century

Paul has been a tour guide in Norwich for 11 years. He talks about aspects of King Street’s history, including Julian of Norwich, the Music

Where democracy begins (2015-2024)

Bill is a member of King Street Neighbours and has worked closely with Wensum Lodge, both as part of the management committee for Jurnet’s Bar

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