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|A low-lying county in East Anglia, famous for its Broads, turkeys and big blue skies!
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'''Norfolk'''
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Norfolk was also the birthplace of one of our greatest heroes: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. He was born in the quiet village of Burnham Thorpe situated close to Burnham Market which has been described as the 'Chelsea on Sea' of Norfolk.
  
County town: Norwich  
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The county town of Norfolk is Norwich which has a cathedral and a Castle. Norwich Castle was once a prison and between its gateposts was the site of the scaffold, where many Norfolk felons paid the ultimate price for their crimes.
  
Other major towns: Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn
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| North Norfolk beaches are spectacular. Gwyneth Paltrow was shown walking across the vast golden beach at Holkham at the end of the film Shakespeare in Love.
  
  
A low-lying county in East Anglia, famous for its Broads, turkeys and big blue skies! Norfolk was also the birthplace of one of our greatest heroes: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. He was born in the quiet village of Burnham Thorpe situated close to Burnham Market which has been described as the 'Chelsea on Sea' of Norfolk. The county town of Norfolk is Norwich which has a cathedral and a Castle. Norwich Castle was once a prison and between its gateposts was the site of the scaffold, where many Norfolk felons paid the ultimate price for their crimes.
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'''County town:''' Norwich
North Norfolk beaches are spectacular. <br>Gwyneth Paltrow was shown walking across the vast golden beach at Holkham at the end of the film Shakespeare in Love.
 
  
  
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'''Other major towns:''' Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn
  
==Local Register Office Contact Details==
 
  
Copies of certificates can be ordered through the following Norfolk register offices:
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'''[[Places_of_Worship:Norfolk| Norfolk Places of Worship]]'''
  
  
=====Cromer=====
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'''[https://www.familytreeforum.com/forum/site-projects/regional-projects Regional Projects Forum]'''
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| [[Image: EnglandNorfolk.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Source: Wikipedia]]
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==Resources==
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'''Primary Reference'''
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*[http://archives.norfolk.gov.uk/nroindex.htm '''Norwich Record Office''']
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*[http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=113 Norfolk Library and Information Services]
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*[http://www.norfolkfhs.org.uk/ Norfolk Family History Society]
  
Council Offices<br>
 
North Lodge Park<br>
 
Cromer <br>
 
NR27 0AH
 
  
Tel 01263 513078<br>
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'''Countywide Interest'''
E-mail registration.cromer@norfolk.gov.uk
 
  
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*[http://www.norfolkancestors.org/ Norfolk Ancestors]
  
=====Depwade District Register Office=====
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*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tinstaafl Norfolk Baptism Project]
  
Diss Register Office<br>
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*[http://www.northnorfolk.org/community/4866.asp North Norfolk BMD certificates]
Council Offices<br>
 
Market Hill<br>
 
Diss<br>
 
Norfolk <br>
 
IP22 3JX
 
  
E-mail registration.diss@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://apling.freeservers.com/CensusInfo.htm Norfolk Census Information]
  
=====Downham Market Register Office=====
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*[http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/mainpage.htm Norfolk Churches]
  
15 Paradise Road<br>
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*[http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5564/dialect.html Norfolk Dialect]
Downham Market<br>
 
Norfolk <br>
 
PE38 9HS
 
  
E-mail registration.dmarket@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/norfolk.htm A Miscellany of Genealogical Information and Links]
  
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*[http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=3574 Norfolk Heritage Centre]
  
=====East Dereham Register Office=====
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*[http://www.btinternet.com/~e.c.apling/villages.htm Norfolk History and Local Politics]
  
Breckland Business Centre<br>
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*[http://www.memorialinscriptions.org.uk/index.aspx Memorial Inscriptions]
St Withburga Lane<br>
 
Dereham<br>
 
Norfolk<br>
 
NR19 1FD
 
  
E-mail registration.edereham@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/ Norfolk Mills]
  
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*[http://museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service]
  
=====Fakenham District Register Office=====
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*[http://www.noah.norfolk.gov.uk/ Norfolk Online Access to Heritage]
  
Fakenham Connect<br>
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*[http://apling.freeservers.com/index.htm Paddy Apling's Norfolk Pages]
Oak St<br>
 
Fakenham<br>
 
NR21 9SR
 
  
E-mail registration.fakenham@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk Norfolk Pubs]
  
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*[http://www.norfolkroots24.co.uk/ Norfolk Roots]
  
=====Great Yarmouth District Register Office=====
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*[http://www.norfolksources.norfolk.gov.uk/ Norfolk Sources]
  
Ferryside<br>
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*[http://uk.geocities.com/davidbooty@btinternet.com/NorfolkSurnames/Index.html  Norfolk Surnames List]
High Rd<br>
 
Southtown<br>
 
Great Yarmouth<br>
 
NR31 0PH
 
  
E-mail registration.gtyarmouth@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://www.genealogy.doun.org/transcriptions/index.php Norfolk Transcription Archive] 
  
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*[http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/signs/vs_index.htm Norfolk Village Signs]
  
=====Kings Lynn=====
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*[http://www.oldnorfolk.net/ Old Norfolk]
  
St Margaret's House<br>
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*[http://www.webarchive.org.uk/pan/12032/20051206/virtualnorfolk.uea.ac.uk/ Virtual Norfolk]
St Margaret's Place<br>
 
Kings Lynn<br>
 
PE30 5DW
 
  
E-mail registration.klynn@norfolk.gov.uk
 
  
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'''Specific Town and Village Interest'''
  
=====North Walsham District Register Office=====
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*[http://www.origins.org.uk/genuki/NFK/places/b/beeston/census1801.shtml Beeston 1801 Census]
  
18 Kings Arms St<br>
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*[http://freespace.virgin.net/nik.yat/bressingham.html Bressingham, Fersfield and Roydon]
North Walsham<br>
 
NR28 9JX
 
  
E-mail registration.nwalsham@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://sandgroper79.com/ Costessey]
  
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*[http://www.geocities.com/cromerhistory/a2z.htm Cromer History and Genealogy]
  
====='''Norwich Register Office'''=====
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*[http://www.feltwell.net/feltwell2/index.htm Feltwell]
  
Churchman House<br>
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*[http://www.foxearth.org.uk/ The Foxearth and District Local History Society]
71 Bethel St<br>
 
Norwich<br>
 
NR2 1NR
 
  
E-mail registration.norwich@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://www.flitcham.com/ Flitcham Village]
  
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*[http://foulshamarchives.weebly.com/index.html Foulsham Community Archives]
  
=====Thetford Register Office=====
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*[http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Watermills/gimingham.html Gimingham Mill]
  
Kings House<br>
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*[http://www.gorleston-heritage.co.uk/ Gorleston Heritage Museum]
King St<br>
 
Thetford<br>
 
IP24 2AP
 
  
E-mail registration.thetford@norfolk.gov.uk
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*[http://www.the-snorings.co.uk/ Great Snoring and Little Snoring]
  
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*[http://www.harpley.info/ Harpley]
  
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*[http://www.hethersett.org.uk/ Hethersett Village]
  
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*[http://www.hockwold.info/History/genealogy.htm Hockwold-cum-Wilton]
  
==Record Office Lookup Requests==
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*[http://horningtoft.org.uk/churchhist.html Horningtoft Heritage Society]
  
Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
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*[http://horseyvillage.com/index.html Horsey Village]
  
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
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*[http://www.itteringham.com/index.html Itteringham]
  
'''Record Office Lookup Contacts'''
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*[http://www.ludhamarchive.org.uk/ Ludham Community Archive]
  
==Cemetery Lookup Requests==
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*[http://www.punchline.freeserve.co.uk/mat/home-3.htm Mattishall Village]
  
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*[http://www.rudham.co.uk/ Rudham and Pockthorpe]
  
Please read the [[Cemetery Lookup -Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
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*[http://www.runctonweb.co.uk/hist/index.html North Runcton History Pages] Includes old Maps and Baptisms 1563-1812
  
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
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*[http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?Document=400.710.60 Norwich Prison Records]
  
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*[http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/Features/DerekJames/Blitz/asp/Intro.aspx Norwich during the Blitz] - includes a roll of honour
  
'''Cemetery Lookup Contacts'''
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*[http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/~alan/family/G-Rudham.html East & West Rudham ]
  
*Great Ellingham:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*[http://www.runham.org.uk/contents.htm Runham Village]
*Heathersett:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
 
*Hingham:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
 
*Ketteringham:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
 
*Norwich areas by request:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=520 angnorfolkgal]
 
*Sprowston:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=520 angnorfolkgal]
 
*Wymondham Abbey:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
 
*Wymondham Cemetery:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
 
*Wymondham Methodists:[http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
 
  
==Links==
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*[http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/SouthLynnAllSaints.html War Memorial window (WW1)] at All Saints Church, South Lynn.
  
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*[http://www.stowbardolph.co.uk/ Stow Bardolph History and Genealogy]
  
*[http://archives.norfolk.gov.uk/nroindex.htm '''Norwich Record Office''']
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*[http://www3.telus.net/swanton_novers/index2.htm Swanton Novers Genealogy]
  
*[http://www.northnorfolk.org/community/4866.asp North Norfolk BMD certificates]
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*[http://www.thorpemarket.org.uk/genealogy.htm Thorpe Market]
  
*[http://www.norfolk-history-genealogy.com/ Norfolk genealogy] Currently under construction
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*[http://www.tibenham.fsnet.co.uk/index.htm Tibenham]
  
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*[http://www.thornham.org.uk/ Thornham]
  
'''Local History Society'''
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*[http://www.walsingham-memories.co.uk/ Walsingham Memories]
  
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*[http://www.jloizou.freeserve.co.uk/StMary-Watton/index.htm St Mary's Church, Watton]
  
*[http://www.norfolkfhs.org.uk/ Norfolk Family History Society]
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*[http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/wnewton.htm#surnindx Jim Jotting's West Newton Pages]
  
*[http://www.foxearth.org.uk/ The Foxearth and District Local History Society] Contains newspaper extracts from the Bury & Norwich post and the Norfolk Chronicle.
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*[http://www.whissonsett.com/ Whissonsett]
  
*[http://members.aol.com/Wellsinformation/History.html  Wells Local History Group] The Group has the Wells Parish records from 1550 to 1950
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*[http://www.wicklewoodarchive.org.uk/ Wicklewood Archive] past and current archive data for Wicklewood and Crownthorpe
  
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*[http://contueor.com/wisbech/ Wisbech and the Fenlands]
  
'''OPC'''
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*[http://www.j2l.dsl.pipex.com/woodton/sitemap.htm Woodton]
  
  
'''Archives'''  
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'''Maps and Photographs'''  
  
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*[http://www.fadensmapofnorfolk.co.uk/index.asp Faden's Map of Norfolk]
  
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountyNorfolk.htm#PageTitle IGI Norfolk]
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*[http://www.historic-maps.norfolk.gov.uk Norfolk E-Map Explorer] Online access to digitised aerial photographs and historical maps of Norfolk.
  
*[http://www.genealogy.doun.org/transcriptions/index.php Norfolk Transcription Archive] useful resource searchable by surname or parish.<br>
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*[http://www.historic-maps.norfolk.gov.uk/emap/EMapExplorer.asp?PID=6&MTY=2&BID=0 Tithe maps of Norfolk]
  
*[http://apling.freeservers.com/CensusInfo.htm Norfolk Census Information]
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*[http://www.oldnorfolk.net/ Old Norfolk - Photographs and Maps]
  
*[http://www.norfolkancestors.org/ Norfolk Ancestors] can conduct a search of original parish records for your ancestor at the local Norfolk Archives.
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*[http://www.zippix.co.uk/shop/shop-Norfolk.php Picture Index-Norfolk]
  
*[http://www.noah.norfolk.gov.uk/default.aspx NOAH - Norfolk Online Access to Heritage] Searchable databases including maps, photographs, probate 1800-1857, directories and other collections. Results from several Norfolk Archives sources.
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*[http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/norfolkphotos.html Tour Norfolk] A guided tour of Norfolk in pictures.
  
*[http://www.norfolksources.norfolk.gov.uk/ Norfolk Sources] a collection of images of archive material supplied by the Norfolk Record Office and the Norfolk Heritage Centre. Includes probate 1800-1857 and trade directories.
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*[http://www.gravestonephotos.com/public/area.php?area=norfolk Norfolk Gravestone Resource]
  
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tinstaafl Norfolk Baptism Project] Ongoing.
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*[http://www.eng-villages.co.uk/great_walsingham.html Photos of Great Walsingham]
  
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*[http://www.the-plunketts.freeserve.co.uk/ The Plunketts Photographs of Old Norwich]
  
'''Family and Social History'''
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==Register Office==
  
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'''Cromer'''
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Council Offices<br>
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North Lodge Park<br>
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Cromer <br>
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NR27 0AH<br>
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Tel: 01263 513078<br>
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E-mail: registration.cromer@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
*[http://uk.geocities.com/davidbooty@btinternet.com/NorfolkSurnames/Index.html  Norfolk Surnames List]
 
  
*[http://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk Norfolk Pubs] -lists of licencees and photos. Norfolk Public Houses - Past & Present.<br>
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'''Depwade District Register Office'''
  
*[http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5564/dialect.html Norfolk Dialect] Hear a genuine Norfolk accent.<br>
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Diss Register Office<br>
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Council Offices<br>
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Market Hill<br>
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Diss<br>
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Norfolk <br>
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IP22 3JX<br>
  
*[http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/ Norfolk mills] History, photographs and people associated with Norfolk mills.
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E-mail: registration.diss@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
*Full details of all those on the [http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/SouthLynnAllSaints.html War Memorial window (WW1)] at All Saints Church, South Lynn.
 
  
*[http://www.btinternet.com/~e.c.apling/villages.htm Norfolk History and Local Politics] Includes some census and directory entries
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'''Downham Market Register Office'''
  
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15 Paradise Road<br>
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Downham Market<br>
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Norfolk <br>
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PE38 9HS<br>
  
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E-mail: registration.dmarket@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
'''Maps & Photographs'''
 
  
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'''East Dereham Register Office'''
  
Interactive Historic Maps Website – Norfolk E-Map Explorer from Norfolk County Council
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Breckland Business Centre<br>
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St Withburga Lane<br>
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Dereham<br>
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Norfolk<br>
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NR19 1FD<br>
  
*[http://www.historic-maps.norfolk.gov.uk Norfolk E-Map Explorer] is a free-to-use website that provides on-line access to digitised aerial photographs and historical maps of Norfolk. Anyone with an interest in the history of their parish, or Norfolk in general will find the site illuminating. The website provides access to images of tithe, enclosure and 1st Edition Ordnance Survey maps, and aerial photographs taken in 1946 and 1988
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E-mail: registration.edereham@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
With E-Map Explorer, you can see how your parish has changed over time. It allows you to view the original 19th century parish tithe maps, and also to compare these maps with the more recent maps and photographs. You can zoom in on areas of interest, pan around the maps and for close comparison overlay one map or photograph on another. The site does not need a high-speed connection and can be accessed through a standard dial-up connection.
 
  
Since its launch, Norfolk E-Map Explorer has proved to be very popular with users. Much of the feedback that we get comes from those with an interest in local history and we have found that it has proved to be a valuable resource to serious local historians as well as those with a more casual interest. The information provided with the maps allows users of E-Map Explorer to draw on the site as part of wider research.
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'''Fakenham District Register Office'''
  
In May 2005, the site was awarded and ‘Alan Ball Local History Award’, from the Library Services Trust. And in October 2006 the site was a runner up in the Channel 4 Television Awards category at the British Archaeological Awards.
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Fakenham Connect<br>
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Oak St<br>
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Fakenham<br>
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NR21 9SR<br>
  
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E-mail: registration.fakenham@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
*[http://www.zippix.co.uk/shop/shop-Norfolk.php Picture Index-Norfolk]
 
  
*[http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/norfolkphotos.html The largest online Norfolk picture and photo library] covering the Norfolk Coast, Norfolk Broads and Norwich.
 
  
*[http://www.eng-villages.co.uk/great_walsingham.html Photos of Great Walsingham]
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'''Great Yarmouth District Register Office'''
  
*[http://www.historic-maps.norfolk.gov.uk/emap/EMapExplorer.asp?PID=6&MTY=2&BID=0 Tithe maps of Norfolk]
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Ferryside<br>
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High Rd<br>
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Southtown<br>
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Great Yarmouth<br>
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NR31 0PH<br>
  
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E-mail: registration.gtyarmouth@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
'''Countywide interest'''
 
  
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'''Kings Lynn'''
  
*[http://museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service]
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St Margaret's House<br>
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St Margaret's Place<br>
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Kings Lynn<br>
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PE30 5DW<br>
  
*[http://www.oldnorfolk.net/ Old Norfolk]
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E-mail: registration.klynn@norfolk.gov.uk <br>
  
*[http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/mainpage.htm Norfolk Churches]
 
  
*[http://www.gravestonephotos.com/public/area.php?area=norfolk Norfolk Gravestone Resource]
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'''North Walsham District Register Office'''
  
*[http://www.memorialinscriptions.org.uk/index.aspx Memorial Inscriptions]
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18 Kings Arms St<br>
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North Walsham<br>
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NR28 9JX<br>
  
*[http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/ Norfolk Mills]
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E-mail: registration.nwalsham@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
*[http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/norfolk.htm A Miscellany of Genealogical Information and links relating to Norfolk]
 
  
*Browse copies of the magazine [http://www.norfolkroots24.co.uk/ Norfolk Roots] - take a look at the forum
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'''Norwich Register Office'''
  
*[http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/signs/vs_index.htm Norfolk Village Signs]
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Churchman House<br>
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71 Bethel St<br>
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Norwich<br>
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NR2 1NR<br>
  
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E-mail: registration.norwich@norfolk.gov.uk<br>
  
  
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'''Thetford Register Office'''
  
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Kings House<br>
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King St<br>
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Thetford<br>
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IP24 2AP<br>
  
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E-mail: registration.thetford@norfolk.gov.uk <br>
  
'''Specific Town Village interest'''
 
  
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==Record Office & Archive Lookup Requests==
  
*[http://www.walsingham-memories.co.uk/ Walsingham Memories]
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Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
  
*[http://www.geocities.com/cromerhistory/a2z.htm Cromer History and Genealogy]
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By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.
  
*[http://www.fleggisland.co.uk/index.html Villages within the Parishes of Fleggborough, Ormesby St. Margaret, Somerton and Maultby]
 
  
*[http://www.hockwold.info/History/genealogy.htm Hockwold-cum-Wilton]
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'''Record Office & Archive Lookup Contacts'''
  
*[http://contueor.com/wisbech/ Wisbech and the Fenlands]
 
  
*[http://www.gorleston-heritage.co.uk/ Gorleston Heritage Museum]
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==Cemetery Lookup Requests==
  
*[http://horningtoft.org.uk/churchhist.html Horningtoft Heritage Society]
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Please read the [[Cemetery Lookup -Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
  
*[http://www.runctonweb.co.uk/hist/index.html North Runcton History Pages] Includes old Maps and Baptisms 1563-1812
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By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.
  
*[http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/~alan/family/G-Rudham.html East & West Rudham ]
 
  
*[http://www3.telus.net/swanton_novers/index2.htm Swanton Novers Genealogy]
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'''Cemetery Lookup Contacts'''
  
*[http://www.thornhamlocalhistory.co.uk/index.html Thornham]
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*Great Ellingham [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*Heathersett [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*Hingham [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*Ketteringham [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*Norwich areas by request [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=520 angnorfolkgal]
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*Sprowston [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=520 angnorfolkgal]
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*Wymondham Abbey [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*Wymondham Cemetery [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
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*Wymondham Methodists [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=84 Heather Positive Thinker]
  
*[http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/wnewton.htm#surnindx Jim Jotting's West Newton Pages]
 
  
*[http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Watermills/gimingham.html Gimingham Mill]
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==Photo Offers==
  
*[http://www.origins.org.uk/genuki/NFK/places/b/beeston/census1801.shtml Beeston 1801 Census]
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Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.
  
*[http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/mainpage.htm Norfolk Churches]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 10:11, 16 May 2023

A low-lying county in East Anglia, famous for its Broads, turkeys and big blue skies!

Norfolk was also the birthplace of one of our greatest heroes: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. He was born in the quiet village of Burnham Thorpe situated close to Burnham Market which has been described as the 'Chelsea on Sea' of Norfolk.

The county town of Norfolk is Norwich which has a cathedral and a Castle. Norwich Castle was once a prison and between its gateposts was the site of the scaffold, where many Norfolk felons paid the ultimate price for their crimes.

North Norfolk beaches are spectacular. Gwyneth Paltrow was shown walking across the vast golden beach at Holkham at the end of the film Shakespeare in Love.


County town: Norwich


Other major towns: Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn


Norfolk Places of Worship


Regional Projects Forum

Source: Wikipedia

Resources

Primary Reference


Countywide Interest


Specific Town and Village Interest


Maps and Photographs

Register Office

Cromer

Council Offices
North Lodge Park
Cromer
NR27 0AH

Tel: 01263 513078
E-mail: registration.cromer@norfolk.gov.uk


Depwade District Register Office

Diss Register Office
Council Offices
Market Hill
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 3JX

E-mail: registration.diss@norfolk.gov.uk


Downham Market Register Office

15 Paradise Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9HS

E-mail: registration.dmarket@norfolk.gov.uk


East Dereham Register Office

Breckland Business Centre
St Withburga Lane
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1FD

E-mail: registration.edereham@norfolk.gov.uk


Fakenham District Register Office

Fakenham Connect
Oak St
Fakenham
NR21 9SR

E-mail: registration.fakenham@norfolk.gov.uk


Great Yarmouth District Register Office

Ferryside
High Rd
Southtown
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0PH

E-mail: registration.gtyarmouth@norfolk.gov.uk


Kings Lynn

St Margaret's House
St Margaret's Place
Kings Lynn
PE30 5DW

E-mail: registration.klynn@norfolk.gov.uk


North Walsham District Register Office

18 Kings Arms St
North Walsham
NR28 9JX

E-mail: registration.nwalsham@norfolk.gov.uk


Norwich Register Office

Churchman House
71 Bethel St
Norwich
NR2 1NR

E-mail: registration.norwich@norfolk.gov.uk


Thetford Register Office

Kings House
King St
Thetford
IP24 2AP

E-mail: registration.thetford@norfolk.gov.uk


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