A History of Norfolk in 100 Objects (Paperback)

John A. Davies

ISBN 10: 0752461621 / ISBN 13: 9780752461625

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2015

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Paperback. Compiled by two highly respected authors and museum curators, this richly illustrated book features 100 objects ranging from a Viking Thor's Hammer and Lord Nelson's funeral drape, to the whistle used during the Christmas truce of 1914. Norfolk has evidence of a substantially longer human past than any other part of Britain. The discovery of the beautiful Happisburgh handaxe, described inside, led to a find of further flint tools twice as old as anything found elsewhere in the country. Each object tells a fascinating story in its own right, adding depth and colour to the chapters of Norfolk's history. The result is an illuminating visual record, demonstrating the central role objects have in understanding our past and revealing the often crucial role Norfolk has played in the development of our national story. Compiled by two highly respected authors and museum curators, this richly illustrated book features 100 objects ranging from a Viking Thors Hammer and Lord Nelsons funeral drape, to the whistle used during the Christmas truce of 1914. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Norfolk in 100 Objects (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752461621
• ISBN 13: 9780752461625
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Norfolk is often characterised as a sleepy backwater of Britain. In fact its closeness to continental Europe led it in the past to being at the cutting edge of contact with immigrant peoples, often bringing with them innovative developments and cultural influences. Compiled by two highly respected authors and curators at Norwich Castle Museum, this enthralling book features 100 objects—all from the archive of the Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service—that each tell a fascinating history of Norfolk and demonstrate the centrality of objects to understanding our past. Its coverage spans the period from the very earliest evidence for humans in north-west Europe, to the end of the twentieth century and illustrates famous former inhabitants, ranging from Boudica to Lord Nelson. The result is a fascinating and complex history which reveals the often crucial role Norfolk had in the development of our national story. This book will appeal to everyone interested in finding out more about the people, places and past practices of Norfolk through the objects, artefacts and relics of times gone by.

About the Author

John A. Davies has been Keeper of Archaeology at Norwich Castle Museum since 1997; he is also Chief Curator for Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service. He is in charge of major national partnerships, including "Partnership UK," through which he led Norfolk’s involvement in the "History of the World in 100 Objects" project with The British Museum and the BBC. He lives in Norwich. Tim Pestell has been Curator of Archaeology at Norwich Castle Museum since 2002, with responsibility for post-Roman collections. He also lives in Norwich.