The Norfolk Record Society was founded in 1930, to publish and make accessible scholarly editions of documents relating to the County of Norfolk and the City of Norwich, to promote the preservation of such documents and records, to assist educationally by lectures or otherwise in record research and generally to stimulate interest in archives relating to Norfolk.
Our Latest Publications
Since 1930 the society has published over 80 volumes and below are our most recent publications. Many published volumes are still available to purchase from our online shop. We have several publications already in our forthcoming publication schedule, we also welcome suggestions for future volumes.
Membership
We have a range of membership options available for individuals and organisations based in the UK or Overseas, Membership fees start from £15.00.
Events
We have a programme of events and lectures (in-person and Online) throughout the year for our Members and Non-Members.
Publications
We have published over 80 volumes since 1930, and have over 30 still available to purchase via our website.
Our Latest Blog Posts
- Alice Le Strange – a remarkable 17th-century estate managerOne of the most important collections in the Norfolk Record Office is the huge archive of estate and household accounts left by Alice, wife of Sir Hamon Le Strange, which are exceptional, both in scale and quantity. Alice and Sir Hamon married in 1602 when both were still in their teens. Sir Hamon was descended… Read more: Alice Le Strange – a remarkable 17th-century estate manager
- Norfolk Record Society Volume Wins 2025 Janette Harley PrizeJanette Harley Prize is awarded annually by the British Records Association in memory of Janette Harley (1951-2015). It is intended to generate interest in archives and to raise awareness of research and achievements in the world of archives. The prize (£500) is awarded to individuals or organisations for the best/most original piece of work published… Read more: Norfolk Record Society Volume Wins 2025 Janette Harley Prize
- Obituary – Richard WilsonProfessor Richard G. Wilson, BA, PhD, FRHistS 1938-2026 Obituary Richard was a proud Yorkshireman and never forgot his northern roots. In his youth he had shown people around Castle Howard as an official guide and in later life he expanded this skill into leading tours of country houses, especially in the Midlands and North, for… Read more: Obituary – Richard Wilson
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