Libraries & Information

Tales of a Mobile Library Service (2002 – 2018)

Andrew talks about his time with the mobile library service, some of the changes he experienced and some of his customers. Joining the mobile library

It’s not only about books (2008-2025)

Steve tells us about his 18-year career in Norfolk’s Mobile Library Service, from delivering books to isolated hamlets to providing community support throughout Covid. I

Mobile Libraries in the 1980’s. The Library Service in Norfolk (1981-2016)

Jennifer talks about her time with the library service in Norfolk starting in 1981 on mobile libraries and finishing 35 years later as Head of

My time with the mobile libraries (1985-2015)

Maureen talks about her time with the mobile library service. She started as a library assistant and later became the Mobile Library and Delivery Service

Teacher, examiner, historian and more (1960-1994)

John describes his career in education in Norfolk as both teacher and examiner. He also talks about his fascinating research into passengers on the Titanic,

Life in the wartime WAF and a lifelong love of local history (1940s-2021)

Helen tells about her mother’s experience in the WAF during the Second World War and about her own work as a local historian and writer.

From domestic science to homeopathy – an alternative working life (1957-2015)

Margaret went to domestic science college after leaving school in 1957, but found her real vocation much later in life in homeopathy which she practiced

Norfolk County Library Services (1962-2000)

John describes his life during and after university, including early difficulties, his time at university, misdiagnosis of schizophrenia, printing, and Norfolk County Library Services. University