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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...

  • Jem Mace – ‘Norfolk’s Champion of the World 1870’ – Dale Wiseman

    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...

  • Felbrigg Hall – Margaret Younger

    Margaret Younger is a member of the National Trust House Team at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk, and has kindly agreed to bring the stories of the Hall to us.

  • Medieval Ship Graffiti: Prayers Made Solid in Stone? – Matt Champion

    April 1st @ 2.30pmMedieval Ship Graffiti: Prayers Made Solid in Stone? – Matt ChampionOf all the types of early graffiti to be found in medieval churches, the one that has probably received the most attention is that known as ship graffiti. Across the walls and pillars of churches, cathedrals and chapels images of medieval and...

  • Gordon Parker and the company Favor Parker Ltd. – Jim McNeill

    Favor Parker is a historic company, not just with deep ties to Stoke Ferry but also to Wells’ iconic granary building, which had been constructed by F. & G. Smith Ltd at the beginning of the 20th century. It is not that long since the granary was a hive of activity as bulk meal and...

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