December 2024: Merrie Christmas Revel - Chanter's Jigge

Using medieval instruments, Chanter's Jigge entertained us all with Christmas Carols and several instrumentals.

November 2024: Murder under the Microscope - Mary Newton

Mary Newton is a retired Pathologist who has been involved in many of the most horrific and high profile murder investigations.

She explained the level of detail required and the hours of evidence collecting required before a case can be solved.

October 2024: Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Bruce Holliday

An informative talk about how the Commission works and the excellent work it does

September 2024: William of Norwich - Adrian O'Dell

William of Norwich (died c. 22 March 1144) was an apprentice who lived in the English city of Norwich. He suffered a violent death during Easter 1144. The city's French-speaking Jewish community was blamed for his death, but the crime was never solved. William's case is the first known example of a medieval blood libel.

June 2024 - When Medics came to Norwich - Phillida Scrivens

Local author Phyllida Scrivens talks about when the good doctors of Great Britain, Europe and the World descended upon Norwich in August 1874, the city welcomed their status, knowledge and wealth with open arms.