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A Vision of Britain Through Time 1801 to 2001 - Norfolk
Search by place name or postcode to view maps, statistical trends, historical descriptions, writings and more......
http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/17468#
BillionGraves
BillionGraves is the world′s largest resource for searchable GPS cemetery and churchyard data including headstone images.
https://billiongraves.com/
Blacksmiths of Norfolk
Alphabetical listing of Norfolk Blacksmiths over the ages
Blakeney Area Historical Society
Est. as the ‘Blakeney History Group’we changed our name to reflect the geographical membership in this part of North Norfolk covering the Glaven valley and Blakeney Haven.
Brundall Local History Group
Brundall Local History Group (BLHG) usually meets on the third Thursday of the month in The Memorial Hall for a talk.
http://www.brundallvillagehistory.org.uk/
Courts and Yards of Norwich
A 'must see' website for those researching Old Norwich
http://www.norwich-yards.co.uk/
Cringleford Historical Society (CHS)
CHS was founded in 1981 and exists to promote the study of the history, architecture and development of the village of Cringleford in Norfolk.
http://cringhistsoc1.co.uk/
dustydocs
Links to free Genealogical Websites in the UK containing parish records - and much more!
http://dustydocs.com/
Essex FHS
Founded to promote study of Family History, genealogy heraldry and local history, Essex Record Office, Wharf Rd, Chelmsford
http://www.esfh.org.uk
F.O.N.D - Friends of Norfolk Dialect
The Friends of Norfolk Dialect - Dedicated to conserving and recording Norfolk’s priceless linguistic and cultural heritage, keeping ‘Broad Norfolk’ alive.
http://www.norfolkdialect.com/glossary.htm
Family History Federation
Represents, advises, informs & supports Family History Societies and similar bodies across the world
http://www.familyhistoryfederation.com
Family Search (Norfolk Registers)
Free access to scanned images of Norfolk Parish Registers.
https://www.familysearch.org
Family Tree Resources
As the title says - Many resources and much guidance for family tree researchers, very useful for beginners and professionals alike.
http://www.familytreeresources.co.uk/
Forebears
Directory of Genealogical Facts linking to a multitude of useful resources, Norfolk and Worldwide
Forebears.co.uk
Free BMD
Free internet access to transcribed index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales - A great source of information!
http://www.freebmd.org.uk/
Friends of Earlham Cemetery, Norwich
Cemetery map, Opening times plus other useful info.
http://www.friendsofearlhamcemetery.co.uk/index.php?Page=Resources
Genealogy Time Magazine
Useful research information and links to:- Search Engines - Advice for building Family Tree - Genealogy Latin Dictionary - Etc.
http://www.genealogyintime.com/
GENUKI
Genealogical resources in Norfolk Towns & Parishes, Archives & Libraries, Cemeteries, Census, Churches,
George Plunkett's Photographs of Old Norwich and Norfolk
1931 to 2006
http://www.georgeplunkett.co.uk/
Hickling Local History Group
Research group relating to all parts of the village of Hickling and its people.
https://sites.google.com/site/hicklinghistory/
Literary Norfolk
Discover Norfolk's literary past: Where writers were born and buried; Poems; Famous People; Churches; Deserted Villages and a hul lotta interestin stuff!
http://www.literarynorfolk.co.uk/index.htm
Marriage Records Website
Facts, Insights and History, plus many genealogical references
http://www.marriagerecords.me.uk/
Martham Norfolk
Martham is a charming Norfolk village within the Broads National Park located nine miles to the north of Great Yarmouth and four miles from the east coast at Winterton.
http://marthamnorfolk.co.uk/
Medieval Genealogical Facts
Including Julian & Gregorian Calendars explained plus Find Day Of The Week In Any Year
http://www.medievalgenealogy.org.uk/guide/chron.shtml
Mid Norfolk FHS
Founded 1994 as a local group collecting/recording Fam. History information within a radius of 10 miles around Dereham
http://www.tsites.co.uk/sites/mnfhs/
Namespedia
Name meanings, origins, distribution across the globe, anagrams, misspells, common name combinations, famous people and many other name-related things
http://www.namespedia.com/
Norfolk Archaelogical Trust
Conservation of precious sites: Burgh Castle; Caistor; Tasburgh; St. Benets Abbey; Filby Chapel; Binham Priory; Bloodgate Hill; Middleton Mount
http://www.norfarchtrust.org.uk
Norfolk Archaeological & Historical Research Group
Local history and archaeology club
http://www.nahrg.org.uk
Norfolk Churches Website
Brilliant site for looking at photos of churches with a short description for each.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk
Norfolk Gravestone Photos
Gravestone Photographic Resource - 330 Churches, Cemeteries and Memorials in Norfolk
http://www.gravestonephotos.com
Norfolk Heritage Explorer
Database dealing with archaeological sites finds and buildings
http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society
A selection of industrial museums,steam railways, windmills and similar attractions
http://www.norfolkia.org.uk/
Norfolk Pubs
A comprehensive listing of all NORFOLK PUBLIC HOUSES and many of their LICENSEES
http://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/
Norfolk Record Office
Collects & preserves archives relating to Norfolk history. Excellent facilities - Latest news, events, research guides, etc
http://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk
Norfolk Record Office Archive Search
Search online catalogue of Norfolk Parish Registers, Maps, Probate, Wills, etc.
http://nrocat.norfolk.gov.uk/DServe/public/nrosetsearch.htm
Norfolk Road & Street Maps
An indexed selection of many Norfolk Towns & Villages NB. Read notes on first page for many more options.
http://www.norfolkmaps.co.uk/
Norfolk Tourist Information
Norfolk's Famous People
http://www.norfolktouristinformation.com/norfolk-tourist-information/norfolkfamouspeople.php
Norfolk Transcription Archive
A great FREE resource for family historians - Indexed transcriptions of Norfolk Parish Registers, Archdeacon's Transcripts, Census and many other documents.
http://doun.org/transcriptions/index.php
Norfolk Village Signs
This is as full set of Norfolk Village Signs as known to date.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fishcatcher/sets/
Norfolk Village Signs
The Geograph website has a display of Norfolk Village Signs.
https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Village-signs-of-Norfolk
Norfolk's Top Surnames from the 1881 British Census
All the villages and parishes in Norfolk, with the most common surnames by total and index.
http://www.britishsurnames.co.uk/1881census/Norfolk
Norwich Heritage Projects
Norwich People, Norwich Churches, Norwich Market, Norwich Industries, Norfolk Stained Glass, Norwich Yards, Norwich Pubs and Breweries.
http://www.norwich-heritage.co.uk/
Old OS Maps of Norfolk (and all UK)
Select an area and then choose a date for which map to display. (Mouse left to pan or mouse wheel to zoom in and out)
http://maps.nls.uk/geo/find/#zoom=9&lat=52.5520&lon=0.6080&layers=64&b=1&point=0,0
Poppyland Publishing
Books of local interest about villages, people, events.
http://www.poppyland.co.uk
Pronunciation of Norfolk Placenames
Examples of Norfolk place names with local pronunciation at variance with their spelling
http://www.norfolkdialect.com/villages.htm
Rolls of Honour &War Memorials
Various memorials and rolls of honour dedicated to those men and women who fell in various wars. These memorials and rolls cover many centuries in some cases, mostly World War One and Two.
http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/
Roots Chat
With over 4 Million postings which are all fully searchable it's the Uk's Largest Free Family History Forum and is totally free.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/board,26.0.html
Scenic Norfolk
Spectacular photographs and panorama of Norfolk places, towns and villages.
http://www.scenicnorfolk.co.uk/
Sprowston Heritage
Church, buildings, industry, farms, people, members of the home guard, plus many more memories.
http://www.sprowstonheritage.org.uk/
Suffolk FHS
Founded 1975 to promote and encourage Family History, genealogy, heraldry and local history; to preserve archival material.
http://www.suffolkfhs.co.uk
The British Newspaper Archive
An Aladin's cave of local and national stories from over 200 newspaper titles of the UK & Ireland - from 1710 to 1950
http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
The National Archives
National Register of Archives BMD certificates Archive catalogue
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
The Residents' Handbook
The Residents' Handbook (known by many as The Little Green Book) is printed and distributed free to residents from our head office in Yate, and includes the best local street map for each town.
https://www.standbrook-guides.com
The Wartime Memories Project
The original WW1 and WW2 commemoration website. Collecting memories of The Great War and The Second World War before they are lost forever
http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/
Visit Norfolk
The official visitor website for Norfolk Many interesting topics to be found here for visitors and residents alike!
http://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/inspire/Norfolk-Family-tree.aspx
Visit Norfolk
The Official Website for Visitors to Norfolk, for heritage & history.
http://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk
Wymondham Town Archive
Indexed records of some 10,000 people, 2,000 place names as well as 2,000 photographs from the late 19th century up to the present day
http://wta14.co.uk/query/search