Historic tales and Shoebox updates

From famous Norfolk ghost stories and tales of Norwich’s medieval history to our experiences and the latest Shoebox Experiences news, you’ll find it here on our blog.

The Graveyards and Cemeteries of Norwich
The Graveyards and Cemeteries of Norwich

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 17mins

Published Oct 27, 2025

The Graveyards and Cemeteries of Norwich
Six Archaeological Sites in East Anglia That You Can Visit
Six Archaeological Sites in East Anglia That You Can Visit

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 20mins

Published Oct 2, 2025

Six Archaeological Sites in East Anglia That You Can Visit
A fond farewell to Nyree!
A fond farewell to Nyree!

By Holly Smith

Read Time : 11mins

Published Aug 29, 2025

A fond farewell to Nyree!
The Royal History of Norfolk and Norwich
The Royal History of Norfolk and Norwich

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 14mins

Published Jun 4, 2025

The Royal History of Norfolk and Norwich
We’re Part of the Norwich History Festival!
We’re Part of the Norwich History Festival!

By Holly Smith

Read Time : 2mins

Published May 16, 2025

We’re Part of the Norwich History Festival!
May Day History
May Day History

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 8mins

Published May 1, 2025

May Day History
What came before Easter? The Spring Solstice, Imbolc and Ostara
What came before Easter? The Spring Solstice, Imbolc and Ostara

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 15mins

Published Apr 14, 2025

What came before Easter? The Spring Solstice, Imbolc and Ostara
Mother’s Day: Anne Boleyn, A Norfolk Mother
Mother’s Day: Anne Boleyn, A Norfolk Mother

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 9mins

Published Mar 25, 2025

Mother’s Day: Anne Boleyn, A Norfolk Mother
Growing History
Growing History

By Holly Smith

Read Time : 8mins

Published Mar 20, 2025

Growing History
Exploring the History of Great Yarmouth
Exploring the History of Great Yarmouth

By Holly Smith

Read Time : 6mins

Published Mar 6, 2025

Exploring the History of Great Yarmouth
Shrove Tuesday in Norwich: Pancakes, Football and Violence!
Shrove Tuesday in Norwich: Pancakes, Football and Violence!

By Max Darbyshire

Read Time : 10mins

Published Mar 4, 2025

Shrove Tuesday in Norwich: Pancakes, Football and Violence!
The Wonderous Women of Norfolk
The Wonderous Women of Norfolk

By Holly Smith

Read Time : 9mins

Published Mar 1, 2025

The Wonderous Women of Norfolk