Norfolk is often characterised as a sleepy backwater of Britain. In fact its closeness to continental Europe led it in the past to being at the cutting edge of contact with immigrant peoples, often bringing with them innovative developments and cultural influences. Compiled by two highly respected authors and curators at Norwich Castle Museum, this enthralling book features 100 objects all from the archive of the Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service that each tell a fascinating history of Norfolk and demonstrate the centrality of objects to understanding our past. Its coverage spans the...