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  • ‘Fishermen, Quakers, Bathers and Beach Folk’ – Helen Murray

    ‘Fishermen, Quakers, Bathers & Beach Folk’ is a talk by Norwich historian and author, Helen Murray. Learn about the artist, Juliet Seebohm and those she captured in her sketchbook of Cromer, 1883-1884 including the bathing machine proprietor, Lucy Miller, Russian professor, Vinogradoff and clubfooted fisherman, ‘Old Billy.’The Wells History Local Group welcome back Helen for...

  • ‘Farm boy, physician, and stargazer – the life of Dr Richard Bangay of Holt’ – Amanda Howe

    Wells Maltings Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea

    Richard Bangay lived from 1834 – 1933. During that time, he moved from an impoverished childhood through work on farms and down mines into becoming a physician. He worked as a ship’s doctor, then as a successful general practitioner. He lived in many places and countries, and continued to work into his 90s. He also...

  • ‘Researching the history of your house’ – Sheree Leeds

    Sheree Leeds is a retired archivist and member of the Bracondale Residents' Association. Bracondale embraces one of the oldest entrances into the city of Norwich and has a wealth of historic houses.  It abuts County Hall and the Norfolk Record Office where many records of these properties are held. Non-members are welcome – tickets are £5.00...

The talk will be held at Wells Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AN