After seven years the first book in the Unthank series (Colonel Unthank and the Golden Triangle) continues to sell well and was reprinted for a third time in May 2023. Some copies of the second book (Colonel Unthank’s Norwich: A Sideways Look at the City) are still available. The third book (Back Stories: Further Adventures in Colonel Unthank’s Norwich) is a third thicker than the second, containing 26 chapters based on my blog, colonelunthanksnorwich.com.
All books can be ordered online from City Bookshop, Norwich, based in Davey Place. Press this link to order direct. They can also be bought from The Book Hive, Norwich (01603 219268; contact@thebookhive.co.uk); they are also available from Jarrolds Book Department, Norwich (01603 660661) and from their branch in Cromer (01263 512190). Other Norfolk stockists include the Holt Bookshop (01263 715858) and Kett’s Books in Wymondham (01953 603663).
Praise for the Unthank books
For ‘Back Stories’ (Unthank 3). “… an appetising new collection of ‘Adventures in Colonel Unthank’s Norwich’ by the historian Clive Lloyd.” (Christopher Howse. Daily Telegraph 19th November 2022).
” ‘Back Stories’, just out, is absolutely brilliant and packed with all kinds of stories looking at the life and times of Norfolk over hundreds of years and some of our greatest characters.” (Derek James. Eastern Daily Press 15th November 2022).
For ‘A Sideways Look at the City (Unthank 2). “It must rank as one of the finest books in recent times on the Fine City.” (Derek James. Eastern Daily Press 26th June 2021).
“I would say that superlative promotion of the public understanding of history comes from Twitter accounts like those of Colonel Unthank.” (Christopher Howse. Daily Telegraph 8th January 2022).
“If you only have one ‘local history’ book on your shelves, make it this one … It will actually enrich your life as a citizen of Norwich.” (Sophie Frank, editor of The Golden Guide 2021).
COLONEL UNTHANK'S NORWICH 
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Thank you Julia. I’ll contact them.
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Definitely on my Christmas list
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Do you know anything about the Robberds family and, if so, do they feature in any of your books, please?
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No, Victoria, I haven’t come across the Robberds. Good luck in your search.
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John Warden Robberds 1784-1871 co authored The Scenery of the the Rivers of Norfolk with my Great x3 grandfather James Stark (Norwich School of Painters ). He came from a family of dissenters and married Ann May Unthank. He was son of John Whitaker Robberds , mayor of Norwich 1814. In the 1830s and 40s lived in Magdalen St.and is buried in the Rosary Cemetery with several of his family.
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Jayne, What a terrifically detailed reply to ‘Victoria’. I have passed this onto her. Thank you.
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Jayne and Clive
Thank you so much for that information, which is interesting.
My Great grandfather was a Walter John Forbes Robberds 1863-1944 and I am trying to establish if he has anything to do with all the Robberds families in Norwich.
Best wishes. Victoria
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I know I’m somewhat late to the party, but just wanted to say that Back Stories is a superb book. To read the blog posts plus the additions in such a well-produced publication is a real pleasure. To present Norwich history with a fine balance between the art of storytelling with the background of sound research is a rare talent. (I’m also glad to see that Brampton gets its mention on page 38!).
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Dear Mark, I’m truly delighted to receive such kind comments about the book. Thank you.
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