Suffolk Recorder

The Recorders’ Scheme was started 50 years ago by the Suffolk Local History Council, and it was their aim to have someone in each parish to ’obtain and record systematically every piece of evidence which may have the slightest bearing on the course of history in Suffolk’.

The idea then was to uncover the past, but that has changed, and Recorders now are asked to record what is happening at present in the parishes.

I have to write a report every year, which is kept in the Record Office, and usually compile it from newspaper reports and personal knowledge. Unlike my predecessor, I am not able to attend every meeting of every organisation, so I am very grateful to those clubs and societies who keep me informed of their activities.

I am also indebted to the Parish Council who sponsor me each year. This helps with the cost of films, developing, folders and files.

A Recorder is only as good as the information she can collect, so if you are arranging an event, building or demolishing a house, or just want to be sure that your organisation is included in the Annual Report, please let me know.