Digging, Draining, Drenching: The story of peat in the Broads
Digging, Draining, Drenching: The Story of Peat in the Norfolk Broads is a historical and environmental film of how the Norfolk Broads — often mistaken for natural lakes — were actually created by medieval peat digging.
The Making of Dr Hills’ Casebook
Dr Hills’ Casebook is a filmed adaptation of a community-theatre production, based on archival research, blending past (Victorian asylum history) and present (mental health awareness). Dr Hills Casebook is a project by UpShoot Theatre Company in partnership with Norfolk Record Office and The Restoration Trust.
The starting point was historical archives of 19th-century patients at St Andrew’s Hospital (formerly the Norfolk County Asylum). Under medical superintendent Dr William Charles Hills (1861–1887), the asylum’s records (journals, casebooks, patient data) offered insight into mental-health care in Victorian East Anglia. Having had the pleasure of filming the production, this is a short film about the making of.
Norfolk County Archives
Working closely with the Norfolk County Archives staff, Julian developed an introductory guide that walks people through the service, sets expectations, and explains how to start uncovering stories within the archive’s rich and fascinating holdings.
AgeUK Camden: Always Walking Alongside – Documenting response during Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic forced many charities to shut their doors, AgeUK Camden stepped forward, delivering essential, community-driven support to those who needed it most. In the midst of the crisis, Julian joined the team to document their efforts, filming and photographing their extraordinary work. This short film tells that story.
