Wells’ buildings are a puzzle. Local historian and author, Roger Arguile, takes us on a virtual tour around some of those often-overlooked local landmarks. Unlike Walsingham whose timber framed buildings are easy to date, Wells buildings are either brick or more usually flint.  The stories they tell require some detective work.  Documents can help with...

‘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...

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...

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...

February 4th @ 2.30pmJem Mace – ‘Norfolk’s Champion of the World 1870’ – Dale WisemanAuthor and social historian, Dale Wiseman BA, returns to the Maltings to present the life story of Jem Mace, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and his links not just to Norfolk but Wells’ Green Dragon public house, which stood on the High...