Stories of Working Life in Norfolk

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2pm - 3pm : The Auditorium

Heritage Open Days Free Learning
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The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

01603 727 950

Part of Heritage Open Days.

Join Ruth Tolland of WISEArchive to hear about some of the trades and jobs of working life in Norfolk, along with the camaraderie and fun shared by many in the workplace. Hear about stories from Colman's Factory, local boatbuilders and many more.

The second half of the twentieth century was a period of increasingly rapid change in the workplace. Employees and management had to adapt as new skills and ideas, new technologies, new health and safety legislation and much more were implemented. Unions became stronger and some established working practices and jobs became obsolete. The workplace continues to see much change as we progress through the twenty-first century.

Colmans Baby foods packing

Norfolk Heritage Open Days 11-20 Sep 2026

Heritage Open Days (HODs) is England’s largest community-led festival of history and culture, which celebrates our local history, traditions, community and cultural heritage. Run by hundreds of local organisations and volunteers, you can discover unique stories, fascinating places, hidden gems and have experiences to remember. ALL Heritage Open Days events are free for you to experience and enjoy.

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