Stories

Upper crust party in the Crypt (1983)

Bob talks about the time he organised a medieval banquet in Jurnet’s Bar and his experience in reenactment that led up to it. In 1983

Women’s adult education in Suffok and Norfolk (1999-2025)

Jean worked in Community Education, women’s education in Suffolk, making connections with services in Norfolk. I’m now retired, and a volunteer at the Suffolk Record

King Street history – the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century

Paul has been a tour guide in Norwich for 11 years. He talks about aspects of King Street’s history, including Julian of Norwich, the Music

Where democracy begins (2015-2024)

Bill is a member of King Street Neighbours and has worked closely with Wensum Lodge, both as part of the management committee for Jurnet’s Bar

Where my Judaism converges with my musicality (1995-2025)

Annie talks about her introduction to jazz improvisation through courses at Wensum Lodge, a hobby which led her into a new career as a music

Wensum Lodge rise and fall (2010-2024)

Penny describes her experiences of attending classes at Wensum Lodge and her thoughts on its closure. Penny was a member of the Learners’ Committee. I

Korfball and Wensum Lodge (1992-2025)

Philip talks about the formation and growth of Norwich City Korfball Club, and the time spent using the Sports Hall at Wensum Lodge. The start

Teaching French and assisting learning at Wensum Lodge (2020)

Juliette taught at Wensum Lodge in 2020. She recalls her memories of working there, and how things changed after the COVID pandemic. Teaching French I