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The Commonplace Book world map. - Credit: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery Two extraordinary medieval treasures - giving a remarkable insight into life in Norfolk hundreds of years ago - have been preserved for the people of the county. The remarkable manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries, one of which includes delicate diagrams of the solar system and a fold-out world map, can be carefully conserved, following a funding boost. They will then go on display when the Norwich Castle Keep transformation scheme is complete. The Castle Acre Processional. - Credit: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery The Castle Acre Processional is a rare and exquisite 15th century manuscript, probably made and used by monks at Castle Acre Priory.

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