Stories

Good times at Wensum Lodge (1982-2020) (Linda)

Linda talks about her classes at Wensum Lodge and running a life drawing class with her husband Michael. Michael’s story is also on this website.

Wardens of Wensum Lodge (1965-1993)

Brenda and her husband Ken were the resident wardens of Wensum Lodge from its beginning in 1965 to their retirement in 1993. She talks about

Thorpe People – David George Thomson 1856-1923

For more than three decades David Thomson was the Medical Superintendent at the Norfolk Mental Hospital in Thorpe St Andrew. He was responsible for major

A Career Instigated by Wensum Lodge (2001–2025)

The jewellery and silversmithing course at Wensum Lodge kickstarted Ellen’s passion for jewellery making and design. She went on to do a degree in it

‘Meeting Angela’ – Studying at Wensum Lodge: A Pathway Into Other Things (1980s–2024)

Having been aware of Wensum Lodge for a long time, Mary first took language classes there after retiring from teaching. A Wensum Lodge Latin class

King Street Neighbours and Wensum Lodge (1990s to 2020s)

Doug moved into King Street in 2011 but has lived in and around Norwich since the 1980s. He is a member of the King Street

Wensum Lodge – From Financial Services to the Massage Clinic (2007–2024)

Sam talks about studying at Wensum Lodge which inspired a change of career from financial services to massage and owning a clinic, and providing a

My Memories of Wensum Lodge (1970s to 2020s)

Georgina’s memories go back to her school days when she was a member of a Wensum Lodge choir. In the 1980s and 1990s, she worked

Working at Wensum Lodge (1999–2008)

Annette talks about her career and working life, including her time with WEA at Wensum Lodge in Norwich. I left school and went straight to

Wensum Lodge – Second Chance at a Degree (1977–1986)

Sylvia talks about studying for a degree at Wensum Lodge and the positive effect that this has had on her life, working abroad and returning

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