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Fun and fashion: 1950s
https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30270/Fun-and-fashion-1950sDuring the 1950s young people had more disposable income resulting in a development of youth fashion. These thick crepe-sole shoes are commonly known as creeper...
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Shoes a-go-go: 1960s
https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30271/Shoes-a-go-go-1960sDesigners introduced new styles of shoes during the 'Swinging 60s' marketed at young people, such as the go-go boots. Singer Nancy Sinatra brought more attenti...
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High tech and the high street: modern day
https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30273/High-tech-and-the-high-street-modern-daySpecialist sport shoe manufacturers are now using cutting-edge technology to enhance the user's performance. These new developments are changing what a shoe is,...
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Explore the painting
https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30274/Explore-the-painting'The Paston Treasure' records a small part of the collections of the Paston Family, acquired during the 17th century by Sir William Paston and his son Sir Rober...
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The Paston family
https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30275/The-Paston-familyThe Pastons, who owned the treasures and commissioned the painting, lived mainly at Oxnead Hall, near Norwich. This family had grown in wealth and importance fr...
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Scientific analysis
https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30276/Scientific-analysisDuring conservation, 'The Paston Treasure' was analysed using a variety of scientific techniques, which have revealed alterations made to the composition during...
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What's on at Norwich Castle
https://www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30288/Whats-on-at-Norwich-CastleFind out about our temporary exhibitions and special events on-site and online
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Castle Writers goes digital
https://www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30309/Castle-Writers-goes-digitalIn 2020 our creative writing workshop, inspired by items in the museum's collection, went digital. These resources were designed in partnership with author and ...
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May 2020 resources
https://www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30318/May-2020-resourcesCreative writing resources
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June 2020 resources
https://www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30319/June-2020-resourcesExplore characterisation in prose and poetry