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Norfolk has a wealth of important archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes. This guide is the first to use them to tell the county’s rich history.
Starting with real footprints of people who lived here nearly 1 million years ago, A History of Norfolk in 100 Places will take you on a chronological journey through prehistoric monuments, Roman forts, medieval churches and Nelson’s Monument, right up to twentieth-century defensive sites. With detailed entries illustrated by aerial photographs and ground-level shots, here you will find a reliable guide to historic places that are either open to the public, or are visible from public roads or footpaths for you to explore.
"Stories of 100 Norfolk sites revealed in new book."
"From traces of Palaeolithic life along the coast to deserted medieval villages and a Cold War airfield, A History of Norfolk in 100 Places is a whistle-stop tour of the county’s most intriguing buildings, archaeological sites, and historic landscapes."
"The many archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes across Norfolk are revealed in a history of the county focusing on 100 fascinating places."
11th July, 2023 in Local & Family History
During the summer months, the north coast is susceptible to a chilly mist that rolls in from the North Sea. Known as a sea fret, this cold fog is caused by warm air, normally between the months of April and September, passing over the cold sea. The frets are restricted to the coa…
8th November, 2021 in Local & Family History
Our knowledge of the past is gathered from a whole range of sources. For the most recent times this may include oral memories and photographs, while looking further back there are written records. But of equal importance is the evidence in the landscape around us and nowhere is t…
