Norfolk Record Society
Introduction The '''Norfolk Record Society''' ('''NRS''') was established in 1930 as a scholarly text publication society to publish historical documents relating to the history of Norwich and the county of Norfolk, England. The Society's objectives were to encourage the study and preservation of historical records relating to Norfolk.The society is registered as a charity. Its membership is drawn mainly from East Anglia; however, individuals and institutions from around the world are also members.
History The Society was founded in 1930.It has published annually a transcript of a significant and sometimes unusual manuscript or collection of manuscripts. The series now covers a time-span ranging from the 12th to 20th centuries. All publications are carefully edited, indexed and include introductions explaining the background of the documents they present.The Society continues to publish on a wide range of subjects and encourages new researchers and members to submit ideas for future publications.
Activities The Society holds an annual lecture in conjunction with its annual publication launch.
The Last Ten Volumes<ref>{{Cite web|title=Norfolk Record Society {{!}} Publications|url=https://norfolkrecordsociety.org.uk/publications/|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref> +Year Volume NumberTitleEditor(s)2023LXXXVIIThe Papers of Nathaniel Bacon of Stiffkey Volume VII 1614–1622Barry Taylor, G. Alan Metters2022LXXXVIThe Literary Papers of the Reverend Jermyn Pratt (1723–1791)Ema Vyroubalová, James Robert Wood2021LXXXVThe Letter Book of Thomas Baret of Norwich: merchant and textile manufacturer, 1672–1677Siobhan Talbott2020LXXXIVHumphry Repton and his family: Correspondence, 1805–1816Heather Falvey2019LXXXIIIThe Norwich Chamberlains’ Accounts 1539–40 to 1544–45Carole Rawcliffe2018LXXXIIThe Great Blow: Examinations and Informations relating to the Great Blow in Norwich, 1648Andrew Hopper, Emily Wilbur Alley, Jean Agnew2017LXXXIThe Papers of Nathaniel Bacon of Stiffkey Volume VI, 1608–1613Barry Taylor, Elizabeth Rutledge, George Alan Metters, Victor Morgan2016LXXXThe Cartulary of Binham PrioryJohanna Luise Margerum2015LXXIXHer Price is Above Pearls: Family and Farming Records of Alice Le Strange, 1617–1656Elizabeth Griffiths2014LXXVIIIThe First World War Letters of Philip and Ruth HewetsonFrank Meeres
Norfolk Record Society Resources The NRS maintains an extensive collection of historical resources, which are on deposit at the Norfolk Record Office at the Archive Centre in Norwich. Some information is provided on their website.
External links *  Norfolk Record Society, Official Website*  Norfolk Record Office, Official Website
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