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Colman’s Food Research Department (1975-1978) and family memories of Caley’s

Michael’s mother worked for Caley’s in the 1960s and he remembers her bringing home the reject chocolates for the family. When he left school, Michael

Memories of Mackintoshes (1951-1961)

Margaret was Margaret Howlett when she started at Mackintoshes in 1951 after working in Howlett and White’s shoe factory office. She stayed at Mackintoshes until

Managing the graphics studio at Boulton & Paul, Norwich (1961-1995)

John worked for Boulton and Paul for 34 years between 1961 and 95. He is a well-known print-maker and artist. Boulton and Paul –

Painting a clearer picture: The Norwich Refugee Committee. A Jewish family in wartime Norwich and beyond (1930s – 2024)

Barry talks about the Norwich Refugee Committee formed by the Norwich Hebrew Congregation and the Norwich Quakers during World War II. It rescued and housed

Levetons in the Norwich community. 135 years of picture framing and art restoration (1887- 2024)

Barry is the third generation of a family business of picture framing and art restoration. The business was started by his grandfather as a picture

Project Management to Massage Therapy (1991 – 2024): Wensum Lodge (2000)

Emma trained for a year at Wensum Lodge which led to a fulfilling full time career in massage therapy. I’m a Forces child, I was

Family memories of St Andrew’s Hospital (1914-1981)

These family memories and the photographs have been provided by Sue Tibbenham and paint a vivid picture of work at the former St Andrew’s Mental

Around the world with the RAF (1980-2017) RAF fighter controller Neatishead.

Chris talks about his career with the RAF, which lasted a little over 37 years. He joined as a fighter controller, and was posted at

Aircraft Electrician to Authorised Person (2003-2023)

Bob joined the RAF in 1969 as an aircraft electrician. He left in 1991 with the position of Chief Technician. He was an Authorised Person

Chief Technician RAF Neatishead (1976-1982)

James talks about his experiences during his service as a Chief Techician at RAF Neatishead in the 1970s and 80s. RAF Neatishead This is about

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