The Reepham Archive had a long-awaited visit today from Robin Sampson, community archivist at the Norfolk Record Office.

Photo: Charles Butcher

Earlier this year the Archive engaged in a series of online training sessions as part of a three-year project for town and village archives and local history groups from across the county, supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Reepham Archive is one of around 30 groups in Norfolk receiving support from this project, which is providing local communities with the skills and assistance they need to create sustainable community archives.

As well as training, the project is providing materials for use by the archive groups, including the loan of digitisation equipment.

During the January–March period, Robin provided extensive training and advice and shared his expertise on the collection and storage of historical archives.

Volunteers at the Reepham Archive were delighted to welcome him in person at last after months of online meetings.

The Reepham Archive is open to the public on the first Wednesday and Saturday of the month from 10 am – 12 noon (or by appointment), upstairs in the Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reepham. For more information about opening times and current services, please email