Heritage Open Days 2014 Norwich & Norfolk

Discover the secret heritage of Norwich and Norfolk

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226 FREE EVENTSwww.heritagecity.org/hods

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NORWICH DROP-IN 8-17Adam and Eve: Exhibition �� 8Anteros �� 8Bear Shop: Open Garden �� 8Bishop’s Garden �� 9Chapel Field Road Methodist Church �� 9City Bookshop: Norfolk Goes to War Exhibition �� 9The City Club �� 9City of Norwich School�� 9Concert Celebrating the Musical Heritage of Norwich and Norfolk �� 9The Forum: The Boleyn Family Bible - Reading the Reformation �� 9The Forum: How did we read in Shakespeare’s England? �� 9The Forum: I myself am the matter of my book �� 9The Garage �� 9The Garage: Talk �� 9The Greenhouse �� 9

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAYNorwich Murders ��10Pettus - 500 years of a Norwich Family ��10Bracondale - Stories of a Norwich Street ��10The Greater Norwich Project & the work of the University of the 3rd Age��11Robert Toppes - Medieval Mercer of Norwich ��11Bishop Hall - the Divine Delinquent ��11Julian of Norwich ��11A History of Doughty’s Hospital ��11The History of the Norwich Magistracy ��11

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The Guildhall: Kids’ Takeover Day! ��12The Halls ��12Hungate Medieval Art��12John Jarrold Print Museum ��12Maddermarket Theatre ��12Maids Head Hotel: The Pastons and their Library ��12The Murderers/Gardener’s Arms ��12Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell ��12Norfolk African Community Association - African Allotment and African Heritage Exchanges ��12Norfolk Family History Society ��13Norfolk in the First World War ��13Norfolk Record Office: Open Evening - Teatime Taster��13Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery ��13Norwich Cathedral: Herb Garden ��13Norwich Christian Resource Centre, St Michael at Plea ��13Norwich Masonic Club ��13Norwich Puppet Theatre ��13Norwich School Chapel ��13Norwich Sea Cadets��13Norwich Synagogue ��14Octagon Chapel ��14Old Meeting House ��14Old Skating Rink Gallery ��14Old Subscription Library ��14Plantation Garden ��14Pull’s Ferry: Watergate Room ��14Purcell Architects ��14The Salvation Army ��14St Andrew’s Church, Norwich ��14St Andrew’s Parish Church, Eaton ��14St Barnabas’ Church ��15St Catherine’s Church ��15St Clement’s Church��15St Edmund’s Church ��15St Etheldreda’s Church ��15St George Colegate ��15St Giles-on-the-Hill ��15St John de Sepulchre ��15

St John Maddermarket ��15St John Timberhill ��15St John’s Catholic Cathedral: Hidden Places Tour ��16St John’s Catholic Cathedral: Tower Tour ��16St John’s Catholic Cathedral: Treasures of the Church ��16St Julian’s Church ��16St Margaret’s Church ��16St Mark’s Church, Lakenham ��16St Martin at Oak: The Wharf Academy �16St Mary Coslany ��16St Michael Coslany ��16St Michael’s and All Angels Ruin ��16St Peter Mancroft ��16St Peter Mancroft: Ringing Chamber ��17St Peter Parmentergate ��17St Saviour’s��17St Simon and Jude ��17St Stephen’s ��17St Swithin’s��17The Strangers’ Club ��17Strangers’ Hall Museum ��17Strangers’ Hall Museum: Tours of the Georgian Dining Room ��17Surrey House ��17Trinity United Reformed Church ��17Your First World War Family ��17

NORWICH PRE-BOOKED 18-25An Archival Ambulation ��18As the Wensum Wends ��18The Assembly House: Georgian Norwich Talk ��18Beating the Bounds ��19The Britons Arms ��19Carrow Abbey ��19Cathedral Quarter Tour ��19Cinema City: Archive Film Screening ��19Cinema City: Tour ��19City Bookshop: Talk ��19Colman’s Mustard Shop and Museum��19Conservation: Back to the Future ��19

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Heritage Open Days in the UK is co-ordinated on a national level by the Heritage Open Days National Partnership, with funding from English Heritage� Brochure design: www.mikejefferies.co.uk. Print: Anglia Print. Brochure paper supplied from FSC certified sources. A Carbon Neutral product.

Curat House/Fat Face ��19Dragon Hall: The Heretic - Book Launch ��19Earlham Hall ��19East Anglian Film Archive: Music in Film ��20Eaton Park Miniature Railway ��20FJ Zelley Jewellery ��20Goldsmith’s Walk ��20The Great Hospital ��20The Guildhall ��20THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAYCreative Writing Workshop ��20The Halls: Tour ��20Heigham Walk: An Examination of a 19th-Century Suburb ��20Inanna’s Festival ��20Jarrold Department Store ��21John Innes Centre ��21John Lewis: Georgian Cottage Tour ��21King Street Walking Tour & Dragon Hall Visit ��21Maids Head Hotel ��21Mousehold Heath: Geology and Landscape Walk ��21Mousehold Heath: Past and Present Walk ��21Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell: Tour ��21The Norfolk Club ��21Norfolk Heritage Centre: Building Stories��21Norfolk Heritage Centre: Norfolk in Print ��21Norwich at Work Walk��24Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery: Shirehall Courtroom Tours ��24Norwich Cathedral: Architectural Tour ��24Norwich Cathedral: Broderers’ Guild and Library Tour ��24Norwich Cathedral: Exploring Medieval Graffiti ��24Norwich Cathedral: Pilgrimage Walk to St Walstan of Bawburgh��24Norwich Cathedral: Pilgrimage Walk through the World of William of Norwich ��24Norwich Dissenters Walk ��24Norwich High School for Girls��24Norwich Lanes: St Benedicts Street Walk ��25Norwich Magistrate Court: Tour of the Norman Ruins ��25Norwich Playhouse ��25Norwich Theatre Royal ��25Open ��25Rosary Cemetery ��25Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts ��25St James Mill ��25Ticktum Silver Collection ��25A Walk Along Ber Street ��25Wensum Lodge/Music House ��25

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HODS VISITOR SURVEY 22-23

BROADLAND 27-28Drop-inAll Saints Church, Hemblington ��27Frettenham Church’s Resurrection Window ��27Friends of Blofield Church Medieval Fayre ��27Polkey’s Mill and Reedham Marsh Steam Engine House ��28St Helen’s Church, Ranworth ��28Pre-bookedCatton Place ��28Former RAF Coltishall ��28Old Hall, South Burlingham��28Thorpe Lodge, Broadland Council Offices ��28

AYLSHAM & BLICKLING 29Drop-inAylsham Heritage Centre��29Aylsham Parish Church: St Michael & All Angels ��29Blickling Estate: The Church ��29Blickling Estate: The Old Dairy ��29Blicking Estate: The Orangery ��29Pre-booked Holman House Undercroft ��29

GREAT YARMOUTH 31-33Drop-inAll Saints Church, Horsey ��31Caister Lifeboat: Visitor Centre ��31Elizabethan House Museum ��31Great Yarmouth Masonic Association ��31Great Yarmouth Potteries ��31Holy Trinity & All Saints Church, Winterton-on-Sea ��31Holy Trinity Church, Caister-on-Sea ��32Hopton Ruined Church (Old St Margaret’s Church) ��32Nelson Museum ��32Old Meeting Unitarian Church ��32Quaker Meeting House ��32Royal Naval Hospital ��32Tolhouse Gaol ��32Wind Energy Museum: The Morse Collection ��32Pre-bookedBlitz Street ��33The Fisherman’s Hospital ��33Gorleston Dolphins: Guided Walk ��33Great Yarmouth Library: Behind the scenes tour ��33Great Yarmouth Minster ��33Medieval Town Wall: Guided Walk��33The Norfolk Naval Pillar (Nelson’s Monument) ��33

THETFORD 34-35Drop-inAncient House, Museum of Thetford Life ��34Ancient House, Museum of Thetford Life Special Exhibition: I ❤ Toys and Games ��34

British Trust for Ornithology ��34Charles Burrell Museum ��35The Coffee Mill (Masonic Hall) ��35Dad’s Army Museum ��35Heritage Walk ��35Jack Pilling Art Gallery ��35King’s House & Gardens ��35St Peter’s Church ��35Thetford Grammar School ��35Thetford’s Great Information Centre ��35Thetford Library ��35The Watermill ��35

SOUTH NORFOLK 36-38Drop-in389th Bomb Group Memorial Exhibition ��36Barford & District WWI Exhibition ��36Barford Cock Inn WWI Weekend ��36Barford: Old Shepherd’s Hut ��36Barford: St Botolph’s Church & WWI Commemorative Exhibition ��36Barford: WWI-themed Vintage Farm Machinery & Workshop Equipment ��36Designmakers at 21 ��36Diss Corn Hall ��36Diss Museum ��36Hingham Methodist Church ��37Norfolk Tank Museum ��37The Pennoyer Centre��37St George’s Church, Shimpling ��37Trowse: The Manor Rooms ��37Trowse: St Andrew’s Church ��37Trowse: Whitlingham Hall ��37Wymondham Abbey ��37Wymondham: Becket’s Chapel ��38Wymondham Heritage Museum ��38Wymondham Market Cross ��38Wymondham Town Archive Exhibition ��38Pre-bookedFrancis Cupiss ��38The History of Advertising Trust: Celebrating the 1970s! ��38Walk Around Historic Cringleford ��38

NORTH NORFOLK 40Drop-inThe Control Tower ��40Cromer Railway Signal Box ��40Museum of the Broads ��40St Benet’s Abbey ��40St Benet’s Abbey: Guided Walk & Tour 40St Peter’s Church, North Barningham �40

FURTHER AFIELD 41Drop-inGressenhall Farm and Workhouse & Norfolk County Council Historic Environmental Service ��41St Peter’s Church, Riddlesworth ��41Pre-BookedSt Peter’s Church & Riddlesworth Hall: Tour ��41

HEART BOOKING FORM 42-43

WELCOME

Welcome to our 2014 Heritage Open Days brochure for Norwich and Norfolk. This year marks two special anniversaries as it’s the 10th year that HEART (Norwich’s Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust) has co-ordinated events locally, and the 20th year of this wonderful festival nationally.

This year our brochure features 226 events, all of which are free to explore. You’ll find many of the popular, long-standing events here, but also plenty of new events and venues right across Norfolk, with fresh subjects for our regular talks and walks. In Norwich, we have been able to build on the brilliant work carried out by former staff and previous HODs interns and volunteers.

We would like to thank all the event organisers and volunteers who support us in pulling the information together for the brochure and in running this wide range of free heritage-related events. Thank you to our partners across Norfolk for their event organisation and financial contributions to help produce this brochure: Norwich City Council, South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Thetford Town Council and Visit North Norfolk. We would also like to thank all the other sponsors and advertisers in helping make this self-financing brochure possible in these constrained times.

Events are divided into areas, starting with Norwich with the bulk of events, followed by Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Thetford, South Norfolk, North Norfolk and finally events in other areas, which are grouped as ‘further afield’.

There are plenty of drop-in events across the county to just turn up and enjoy, as well as those events which, due to limited capacity, are pre-book only. Please check each area section for details of how to pre-book.

For most Norwich pre-book events, you’ll be able to book via the postal booking form on page 43, or online at www.heritagecity.org/hods.

Don’t forget to keep checking our website between now and September for any last-minute event additions, and remember you can stay in touch on Twitter using #NorwichHODs and #NorfolkHODs, and by following us at @NorwichHEART.

Last of all, a big THANK YOU to all of the HEART volunteers, especially this year’s brilliant HODs Assistant, Carrie-Anne Elsden, the wonderful HODs Ambassadors (look out for them on the streets, wearing pink sashes or t-shirts), and Marilyn, George and the bookings team.

Have a great time in the 2014 HODs anniversary year.

Jo Archer Norwich HEART

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WELCOME TO HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2014

10 YEARS OF HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN COLLABORATION WITH HEART

Events in the brochure are correct at time of going to press, but may change. Please see www.heritagecity.org/hods for the latest details.

GET INVOLVED

Share your HODs 2014 experiences, photos and comments with us on social media using #NorwichHODs and #NorfolkHODs.

Follow HEART on Twitter:

@NorwichHEART @theMustardShop

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Visit our websites:

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You can also find HEART on Flickr, Pinterest, Instagram, Vine, LinkedIn, Storify, Google+ and YouTube!

OTHER UPCOMING HEART EVENTSMake a note in your diaries for these upcoming HEART and Colman’s Mustard Shop & Museum events:

NORWICH AMBASSADOR SCHEMEWednesday 24 September 2pm-4.30pm The Guildhall

Boost your knowledge of Norwich’s history and culture, and become a champion and ambassador of the city.

£25 individuals, £37 charities/small business, £50 companies.

www.heritagecity.org/nas 01603 305575

COLMAN’S MUSTARD SHOP & MUSEUM:We’re celebrating 200 years of Colman’s in Norwich during 2014 with a series of special events to mark the occasion, including the Colman’s 200 Year Quiz (1-31 August) where you can win a prize hamper. Other events include Norwich Industry Walking Tours, recipe and photography competitions, and even a ‘Mustard Club’ murder mystery night!

Between 10-22 November, explore the history of Colman’s through a specially created timeline film in Fusion, The Forum, in partnership with The History of Advertising Trust, the East Anglian Film Archive and The Forum.

Keep an eye on www.mustardshopnorwich.co.uk for the latest event news.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 201510-13 September 2015

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KEEP IN TOUCH & JOIN IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Norwich’s Heritage, Economic and Regeneration Trust (HEART) is an independent, private, charitable company with two very simple ambitions: to co-ordinate and champion heritage in one area – Norwich and the broader region – and in doing so, to create a best practice model that can inspire and regenerate other cities and towns across the globe. The last few years have seen HEART grow from a tiny initiative to an organisation acting as an effective heritage catalyst locally, and also as an inspiration to other cities nationally and internationally.

HEART is based in the Guildhall in Norwich, and receives support from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Norwich City Council, and has received project funding from a variety of sources including the European Union, HM Treasury, EEDA, Greater Norwich Development Partnership, Norfolk County Council, Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) and Norwich Town Close Estate Charity.

WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING RECENTLY

NORWICH DRAGON FESTIVAL

Dragons returned to the streets of Norwich between 10-23 February 2014. The successful Norwich Dragon Festival 2014: Warming Up Winter saw two weeks packed full of dragon-related activities and events linked to the symbol of the dragon, celebrating its role in the heritage and culture of Norwich. Over 38,000 visitors enjoyed the festival, making over 99,000 visits to events, and generating around £805,000 for the local economy.

SHAPING 24 Winner of European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage /

Europa Nostra Award

HEART’s SHAPING 24 cultural heritage tourism initiative has been announced as winner of the 2014 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, for its work in education and awareness-raising. The pioneering project links the iconic ‘Norwich 12’ buildings with 12 heritage sites in Ghent, Belgium, and was led by HEART in conjunction with Ghent City Council.

ABOUT HEART

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ALL ABOUT HEARTMICHAEL LOVEDAY, CEO HEART

Nick Williams

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NORWICH: CITY OF INDUSTRIESHEART’s latest book was published in November 2013, and looks at how Norwich has been a hub of industries throughout the centuries, consistently innovating with new products and technologies, and helping to shape the city along the way. This book, by author Nick Williams, looks at some of the key industries that have left their mark on Norwich, focusing on textiles, boot and shoe-making, brewing, food manufacturing, engineering and the Norwich drapers, and includes case studies on major companies including Colman’s, Bullards, Laurence Scott and Start-rite.

www.heritagecity.org/books

© Beth Moseley Photography

200 YEARS OF COLMAN’S IN NORWICH

We’re celebrating 200 years of Colman’s in Norwich this year, with a series of special Colman’s Mustard Shop & Museum events that has included a My Colman’s Antiques Day, Mustard Bake Off, and a mustard tin makeover with City College Norwich. Look out for our special Colman’s 200 Year Quiz, Norwich industry walking tours, recipe and photography competitions, and even a ‘Mustard Club’ murder mystery night!

Keep an eye on www.mustardshopnorwich.co.uk for the latest event news.

THE MEDIEVAL DISCOVERY

The story of medieval England told through the country’s most complete medieval city and its historic region.

The Medieval Discovery gathers the fascinating heritage of Norwich and Norfolk - the richest concentration of medieval English architecture, townscape, collections, archives and people’s stories in the country - to interpret the creation of England in the Middle Ages.

The Medieval Discovery is an ongoing project with partners across the heritage and commercial sectors, with cultural, educational and leisure strands furthering local economic development. You will be able to make your own Medieval Discovery through special events, learning, community engagement activities, improved physical access to sites, and digital access through new technologies.

Find out more about The Medieval Discovery as it develops via www.themedievaldiscovery.co.uk.

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DONATEIf you would like to secure our future, improve access to heritage and ensure that our events continue for years to come, there are several ways you can donate, including sending a cheque made payable to Norwich HEART to us at The Guildhall, Gaol Hill, Norwich NR2 1JS, or to donate £2, £5 or £10 text HRTG24 followed by the amount to 70070.

VOLUNTEERWe have a variety of volunteer positions available throughout the year, ideal for heritage lovers and those wishing to gain new skills and build their CV experience. Help with running exciting heritage events, at our education visits, in the Colman’s Mustard Shop & Museum, behind-the-scenes admin work, or with cataloguing museum pieces. To find out about volunteering opportunities, please contact [email protected] or call 01603 305575.

EDUCATIONWe’re putting together an exciting new Arts Award- based education programme for the Guildhall, covering all aspects of history, from its medieval origins through to its most recent history as a gaol and court in the 1980s. Plus we’ll be launching ‘Heritage Heroes’ – our young person’s history group for the Guildhall. For more information, get in touch via [email protected].

COLLABORATIONHEART continues to develop its partnership work with the University of East Anglia and The Forum, and its consultancy role throughout the region. If your business or organisation is interested in collaborative partnership working with HEART, then please do get in touch via [email protected].

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ADAM AND EVE: EXHIBITION 17 Bishopgate, NR3 1RZThe oldest pub in Norwich with information displayed on the history of brewing.Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.00-23.00 Sun: 12.00-22.30

ANTEROS 7-15 Fye Bridge Street, NR3 1LJTudor merchant’s house, halls with beamed ceilings, mullioned windows and inner courtyard. The 16th and 17th-century owners were Sheriffs and Mayors of Norwich. Now houses an art gallery, King of Hearts café and a fine courtyard.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00

BEAR SHOP: OPEN GARDEN 18 Elm Hill, NR3 1HNThe Bear Shop invites people to have a look around in their secret garden, which is based on a design by Gertrude Jekyll, an Edwardian writer and garden designer. Bring a book and a packed lunch if you want to! Charity plant sale.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00 Sun: 11.00-16.00

You can visit these events at any point during the advertised hours – no need to book.

WELCOME TO HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN HISTORIC NORWICH

BISHOP’S GARDEN Bishop’s House, Bishopgate, NR3 1SBCome and see this historic private four-acre formal city centre garden that has belonged to the Bishops of Norwich for over 900 years.Thu, Fri: 10.00-16.00

CHAPEL FIELD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH Chapel Field Road, NR2 1SDHave a look inside this impressive Victorian Methodist Church, built in 1880 to seat about 1,000 worshippers.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00

CITY BOOKSHOP: NORFOLK GOES TO WAR EXHIBITION 10 Davey Place, NR2 1PQAn historical exhibition of books, photographs and memorabilia (including posters, uniform and medals) from Norwich in the First World War, on display in our upstairs exhibition room.Thu, Fri: 09.30-17.15 Sat: 09.00-17.45 Sun: 11.00-16.30

THE CITY CLUB Bacon House, 33 Colegate, NR3 1BNThis private gentlemen’s club was founded in 1897. The building dates from around 1560 and has wonderful old beams and panels. The Club is situated on the first floor. Please ring the bell for the Steward or House Manager. Sat, Sun: 11.00-16.00

CITY OF NORWICH SCHOOL Eaton Road, NR4 6PPCNS welcomes visitors to the property for guided tours. Come and see the school and the memorabilia from two World Wars.Sat: 11.30-16.00

CONCERT CELEBRATING THE MUSICAL HERITAGE OF NORWICH AND NORFOLK St Stephen’s Church, Rampant Horse Street, NR2 1QPFree concert by ‘Tonally Different’ (Anne May - contralto, and David Berwick - piano and organ) exploring the fine musical heritage of this region via the mediums of song, piano and organ. Come and enjoy tuneful and relaxing music in a beautiful setting.Sun: 14.30-15.30

THE FORUM: THE BOLEYN FAMILY BIBLE - READING THE REFORMATION Fusion Gallery, Millennium Plain, NR2 1TFDr Will Rossiter will deliver a lecture on the Boleyn Family Bible and its significance to the Reformation. Allow up to 1 hour.Fri: 13.00

THE FORUM: HOW DID WE READ IN SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND? Fusion Gallery, Millennium Plain, NR2 1TFDrawing on rare books from the Norwich Heritage Centre Collections, Dr Tom Roebuck of UEA will explore the many ways books were read, personalised, and studied in Renaissance England. Allow up to 1 hour.Sat: 15.00

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THE FORUM: I MYSELF AM THE MATTER OF MY BOOK Fusion Gallery, Millennium Plain, NR2 1TFDr Sophie Butler’s lecture is on the theme of literary encounters with the French essayist Montaigne in Renaissance England. Dr Butler is Rankin Fellow and Lecturer in English Literature, Exeter College, University of Oxford. Allow up to 1 hour.Sat: 13.00

THE GARAGE 14 Chapelfield North, NR2 1NYBuilt in 1915, The Garage has an interesting industrial heritage and is situated in the Chapelfield Conservation Area. An exhibition on the history of The Garage and the local area.Thu, Fri: 18.00-21.00, tours 19.00, 20.30

THE GARAGE: TALK 14 Chapelfield North, NR2 1NYMary Fewster of the Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society will give a talk on Norwich’s industrial past. Until 30 years ago, Norwich was acknowledged as an industrial city; this talk looks back at a heritage which is fast being forgotten.Thu: 19.30

THE GREENHOUSE 42-46 Bethel Street, NR2 1NRExhibition of images of the Greenhouse building on display in the bookshop as part of the Trust’s 20th anniversary celebrations. Work by local artists including Vanna Bartlett, Gareth Hawker, David Jones and Peter Kent.Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.30

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: NORWICH MURDERS Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSMaurice Morson was a Detective Chief Superintendent in the Norfolk Police Force before becoming a successful writer. He has written a number of books on local murders as well as a history of the Norwich City Police. His talk will cover murders in the Norwich area including that of Martha Sheward, whose remains lie beneath the Guildhall.

After the talk there will be an optional visit to the underground areas of the Guildhall.Fri: 11.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: PETTUS - 500 YEARS OF A NORWICH FAMILY Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSTony Sims, as part of the Norfolk Heraldry Society, has produced a book on the history of this famous Norfolk family, whose monuments can be seen in the St Simon and Jude church. Thomas Pettus was Mayor of Norwich in the Elizabethan era, so would have been familiar with the Council Chamber in the Guildhall.Fri: 12.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: BRACONDALE - STORIES OF A NORWICH STREET Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSTalk by a member of the Bracondale Community Group on their book ‘Bracondale - Stories of a Norwich Street’. This impressive book was very much a group effort by the Bracondale History Group. The maps, photos, illustrations and depth of research have truly brought this area to life.Fri: 13.00


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HEART is delighted to bring you a day of heritage literary talks, held in the atmospheric Council Chamber at the Guildhall. The Guildhall is one of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.

Many of the books behind the talks have been funded by the Harry Watson Heritage Education Bursary, established by HEART to provide research grants on aspects of the history of the city or for the undertaking of specific heritage projects.

Please note that capacity is limited to around 50 people, so talks are on a first come first served basis. Allow up to 50 minutes for each talk. Heritage books will be on sale throughout the day.

See also the Guildhall Literary Day Creative Writing Workshop on page 20 in the Norwich Pre-Book section.

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2014

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: THE GREATER NORWICH PROJECT & THE WORK OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSPhyll Hardie will talk about the U3A on how their Greater Norwich Project group came into being and how the projects were put together into a brilliant book on the many ‘Aspects of Greater Norwich’. The group have recently reconvened for further research.Fri: 14.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: ROBERT TOPPES - MEDIEVAL MERCER OF NORWICH Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSRichard Matthew’s talk is on Robert Toppes (c.1405-1467), a wealthy Norwich merchant. He needed an impressive building to store and display his merchandise, that building today is known as Dragon Hall. He was an alderman (senior councillor) for many years, was elected Mayor of Norwich four times and represented Norwich in Parliament as a Burgess (the equivalent of an MP). Toppes was also a member of the Guild of St George, which also has strong associations with the Guildhall.Fri: 15.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: BISHOP HALL - THE DIVINE DELINQUENT Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSA talk by David A Berwick on the tormented life of Joseph Hall, who suffered for his beliefs during the English Civil War when he was the Bishop of Norwich. As a man of high principle and moral fibre, he was humiliatingly ousted from the bishopric of Norwich by the Puritans in Parliament during 1643 because of his stubborn stand to support Charles I, the Church and the House of Lords. He was a leading writer and speaker in his day, publishing at least 30 books, but has been ‘air-brushed’ out of our nation’s history.Fri: 16.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: JULIAN OF NORWICH Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSJulian is an iconic figure from medieval Norwich whose written work ‘The Revelations of Divine Love’ is still a best-seller. It is the earliest recorded book by a woman in the English language. Dr Karen Smyth is working on a project on Julian of Norwich with some support from the Harry Watson Bursary.Fri: 17.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: A HISTORY OF DOUGHTY’S HOSPITAL Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSProfessor Goose, author of ‘A History of Doughty’s Hospital’, looks at one of Norwich’s oldest almshouses, which continues to provide accommodation and support to older people today. He will discuss the process by which the book came to be written, place the history of Doughty’s Hospital in the long-term historical context, and assess the importance of almshouses more widely within the overall system of social welfare as this has evolved through the centuries.Fri: 18.00

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: THE HISTORY OF THE NORWICH MAGISTRACY Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSA record of the Norwich magistrates going back 650 years, written in the year it was subsumed into a county-wide bench. A rare insight into the administration of the law within the City of Norwich. The book has extensive research into the Guildhall magistrates court and this is a very appropriate location for this talk. There will be an optional visit to see the Guildhall police cells and undercroft following on from the talk.Fri: 19.00

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THE GUILDHALL: KID’S TAKEOVER DAY! Gaol Hill, NR2 1JSThe Guildhall’s young person’s history group ‘Heritage Heroes’ will be your guides for the day. Find out the fate of William Tuck, a boy of around 8 years old who was arrested for stealing empty bottles from Norwich market in 1839, at a Victorian trial reenactment. Visit the 16th-century Council Chamber and find out about the medieval Mayors and the images in the stained glass before making your own stained glass tissue paper window. The Guildhall is part of the Norwich 12 iconic set of buildings.Sat: 10.00-16.00, trial 11.00, 14.00

THE HALLS St Andrews Street, NR3 1AU The Halls played an important role in Norwich’s history in hosting Dutch, Flemish and Walloon immigrant congregations. Dr Matthew Woodcock of the UEA will be on hand to speak about the rich history of this building. Part of the Norwich 12 iconic set of buildings. Sun: 13.00-16.00

HUNGATE MEDIEVAL ART Princes Street, NR3 1AEBased in the medieval parish church of St Peter Hungate, the centre promotes the medieval art of the county of Norfolk, as well as contemporary responses to it. Hungate will be open with their current exhibition ‘No Man’s Land’ as well as poppy-making activities.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

JOHN JARROLD PRINT MUSEUM Whitefriars, NR3 1SHA working printing museum, with a fascinating collection of printing machines from the 19th and 20th centuries. Over Heritage Open Days there may also be demonstrations and stewards will be available to answer questions.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 14.00-16.00

MADDERMARKET THEATRE St Johns Alley, NR2 1DRDiscover one of Norwich’s hidden treasures. The first permanent reconstruction of an Elizabethan stage is housed in the Maddermarket Theatre, home of the Norwich Players since 1921. Backstage tours, wardrobe tours and workshops. Allow up to 45 minutes for tours.Sun: 11.00-16.30, last tour 16.00

MAIDS HEAD HOTEL: THE PASTONS AND THEIR LIBRARY 20 Tombland, NR3 1LBElizabeth McDonald of UEA will give a lecture about the Paston family, who once resided in the vicinity of this famous inn. In 1472, Sir John Paston advised a visitor that ‘if he tery at norwyche ther whyls, it were best to sette hys horse at the Maydes Hedde’.Thu: 11.00

THE MURDERERS/ GARDENER’S ARMS 2-8 Timberhill, NR1 3LBTraditional pub dating back to 1530. Discover how the Gardener’s Arms acquired its gruesome nickname and the history of some of the pub’s former landlords. Allow up to 30 minutes.Fri, Sat, Sun: 12.00

MUSEUM OF NORWICH AT THE BRIDEWELL Bridewell Alley, NR2 1AQThe Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell tells the story of Norwich and its people. Ten galleries over two floors chart the history of the city, told from the view of people who have lived and worked here. Archive films and recordings bring those stories to life. The building has its origins in a medieval house, prison, boot and shoe factory and tobacco warehouse.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.30

NORFOLK AFRICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - AFRICAN ALLOTMENT AND AFRICAN HERITAGE EXCHANGES Bluebell South Allotment, Plot 211, NR4 7DPGuided tour and exchange of ideas on vegetables and fruit production, protection, proper harvest, nutrition and medicinal uses. NACA aspire to serve argiculture through science in Norwich and Norfolk.Sat: 11.00-16.30

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NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Kirby Hall, 70 St Giles Street, NR2 1LSOpen days for the library and facilities to assist visitors with family history research.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

NORFOLK IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR Norfolk Record Office, Martineau Lane, NR1 2DQ Our Long Gallery autumn exhibition looks at life in Norfolk during the First World War, including stories from the home front, letters home and items chosen by a local school.Thu: 09.00-19.00Fri: 09.00-17.00

NORFOLK RECORD OFFICE: OPEN EVENING - TEATIME TASTER Norfolk Record Office, Martineau Lane, NR1 2DQ Join us for free tea and a biscuit in the Long Gallery, ask your questions and take advantage of tours of our searchroom and our behind-the-scenes strongrooms.Thu: 16.00-18.00

NORWICH CASTLE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Castle Hill, NR1 3JUCome to one of the finest castles in the country! Originally built as a Royal Palace 900 years ago, Norwich Castle houses collections of international importance including Egyptian, Anglo-Saxon, Natural History and Roman collections as well as fine and decorative art galleries, and a beautiful Norman Keep. Watch out for the costumed characters!Sat: 10.00-17.00

NORWICH CATHEDRAL: HERB GARDEN 65 The Close, NR1 4DHDrop in to see the herb garden; learn more about it from the experts on hand.Thu: 13.00-16.00

NORWICH CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CENTRE, ST MICHAEL AT PLEA Redwell Street, NR2 4SNNow a Christian resource centre and café. The church contains a late medieval font with 17th-century cover. The original nave roof, with carved angels, survives.Thu, Fri, Sat: 09.00-17.00

NORWICH MASONIC CLUB 47 St Giles Street, NR2 1JRPreviously known as Norwich Masonic Hall, the house dates from the 17th century. The premises were taken over by Norwich Freemasons in 1881, and remodelled in 1905 and 1928, although many older features remain.Building talkThu, Fri: 11.00Sat, Sun: 11.00, 13.00

Building tourThu, Fri: 11.30Sat, Sun: 11.30, 13.30

Freemasonry talk in Bowers TempleThu, Fri: 12.00Sat, Sun: 12.00, 14.00

NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE St James, Whitefriars, NR3 1TNA chance to see behind the scenes of this theatre in a converted medieval church. Enjoy the heritage display of 30 years of puppets and make a puppet to take home with you.Sun: 12.00-17.00

NORWICH SCHOOL CHAPEL The Close, NR1 4DDNorwich School dates back to the foundations of the Cathedral. Come and see the Chantry Chapel of St John the Evangelist, founded by Bishop John Salmon in 1316, dissolved in 1547 and since then the chapel of Norwich School. Just inside the Erpingham Gate, on the left.Sat: 10.00-16.00

NORWICH SEA CADETS TS Lord Nelson, Foundry Bridge, Riverside, NR1 1EEThe TS Lord Nelson is the headquarters of the Norwich Sea Cadets, who will provide tours of the ship throughout the day. Visitors will see the Cadets’ and the Royal Marines Cadets’ areas and experience what they get up to onboard. The unit dates back to 1912, and there will be an opportunity to view photographs of the unit’s history.Sat: 10.00-16.00


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NORWICH SYNAGOGUE 3 Earlham Road, NR2 3RAJewish place of worship, built in 1968. The current site replaced the one on Synagogue Street, built in 1849 and destroyed by enemy action in 1942. Please dress modestly; men are requested to cover their heads.Sunday: 10.00-16.00, talks 11.00, 13.00, 14.00

OCTAGON CHAPEL Colegate, NR3 1BN1756 chapel designed by Thomas Ivory. The home of local Unitarians where worship is held every week as well as concerts and other events. An elegant building, both inside and out, with attractive fittings and displays about the Unitarian tradition, past and present. Children’s quiz sheets available.Thu: 14.00-16.00 Fri, Sat: 11.00-16.00 Sun: 12.00-16.00

OLD MEETING HOUSE Meeting House Yard, Colegate, NR3 1BNBuilt in 1693, the Old Meeting House is one of the first important examples of Free Church architecture in the UK. See the 17th-century organ and Victorian furnishings.Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00Sun: guest service 15.00-16.00

OLD SKATING RINK GALLERY 34-36 Bethel Street, NR2 1NRFormerly a rollerskating rink, now home to an oriental emporium, the South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection Trust of paintings, prints, textiles, furniture, architecture and ethnographic items. Talk on history of the building and collection.Thu, Fri, Sat: 09.30-17.00, talk 11.30

OLD SUBSCRIPTION LIBRARY 4A Guildhall Hill, NR2 1JHThe Norfolk and Norwich Subscription Library is 100 years old this year. Today this beautiful venue is a restaurant. Please take a walk around our original reading rooms and photographic exhibition or enjoy the views from our mezzanine bar.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-15.00

PLANTATION GARDEN 4 Earlham Road, NR2 3DBVisit these fascinating restored Victorian gardens, built by Henry Trevor in 1856, but abandoned after WWII. Run by volunteers who will be available to answer your questions.Sun: 10.00-16.00

PULL’S FERRY: WATERGATE ROOM The Close, NR1 4DZPull’s Ferry dates back to the 15th century. The Watergate Room is situated over the archway which leads to the west bank of the River Wensum and will be opened by Norwich Division Girl Guides. There will be a display of historic pictures. There is a Pull’s Ferry Challenge badge available for 6-12 year olds. Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 11.00-17.00

PURCELL ARCHITECTS 3 Colegate, NR3 1BNThe Grade II listed office of Purcell, architects and heritage consultants, will be open to allow visitors to view the building and understand its relationship with St Clement’s Church opposite.Fri: 14.00-17.00 Sat: 10.00-15.00

THE SALVATION ARMY 34 St Giles Street, NR2 1LLVisit our beautiful Victorian building, dating from 1892, a ‘hidden jewel’ in the city centre. Enjoy an exhibition on the Salvation Army, from the beginnings to the current day, and meet some of our members who will be pleased to show you around.Thu, Fri: 10.00-15.30

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, NORWICH St Andrews Street, NR2 1AQCome and see our display, ‘Wars and Rumours of Wars’, on the theme of national conflicts and the history of St Andrew’s Church.Thu, Fri: 10.00-16.30Sat: 10.00-16.30, service of evening prayer 15.30

ST ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH, EATON Church Lane, Eaton, NR4 6NWThis 13th-century parish church is the only one in Norwich with a thatched roof. There is an award-winning 20th-century church attached.Thu: 11.00-17.00Fri, Sat: 10.00-17.00Sun: 12.00-17.00


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ST BARNABAS’ CHURCH Russell Street, NR2 4QTA early 20th-century church with a war memorial, listing 220 soldiers of the First & Second World Wars and a seven light stained glass east window.Thu, Fri: 11.00-15.00 Sat: 09.00-17.00 Sun: 12.00-15.00

ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH Aylsham Road, NR3 2RJCarved stone reredos, elaborately carved communion table. Six bells, the oldest made by Bracer between 1425 and 1513.Sat: 09.30-17.00Sun: service 10.30

ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH Colegate, NR3 1HZOne of the oldest churches in Norwich, the site is over 1,000 years old. In the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust.Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST EDMUND’S CHURCH Fishergate, NR3 1SESmall and unusual medieval parish church in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Now used as a Christian House of Prayer. Craft table for children on Saturday.Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST ETHELDREDA’S CHURCH King Street, NR1 2DFMedieval parish church with Norman features, now in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust. It is in use as artists’ studios with an exhibition of artists’ work.Sat, Sun: 10.00-17.00

ST GEORGE COLEGATE Colegate, NR3 1ABMedieval parish church with a fine and unusual Georgian interior. The church of John Crome of the Norwich School of Painters. Still used for regular worship. Thu, Fri: 10.00-16.00Sat: 10.00-17.00Sun: 11.00-16.00, service 09.30-11.00

ST GILES-ON-THE-HILL St Giles Street, NR2 1JRThis medieval parish church has the tallest of the city’s church towers. It is still used for regular worship. Come and see the fine hammerbeam roof with carved angels bearing the shields of England and France, and the five mace stands with their coats of arms.Thu, Fri: 10.00-16.00Sat: 09.00-17.00Sun: 10.30-14.00, Harvest Festival Mass 10.30

ST JOHN DE SEPULCHRE Ber Street/Finkelgate, NR1 3HBA redundant medieval church which is now in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust and awaiting a new use. It has a stunning medieval font and an unexpected late Victorian reredos by J Oldrid. The interior has recently been limewashed by the Seven C’s Community Project.Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST JOHN MADDERMARKET Pottergate, NR2 1DSA handsome church with a flamboyant east window. Boasts an eccentric collection of fine furnishings, large number of monuments and memorial brasses. In the care of The Churches Conservation Trust.Sat: 10.00-13.00, 14.00-16.00

ST JOHN TIMBERHILL Timberhill, NR1 3LAThis medieval parish church is still used for regular worship. It has fine fittings including an early chandelier.Thu, Fri, Sat: 09.00-17.00 Sun: 09.00-13.00


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ST MARTIN AT OAK: THE WHARF ACADEMY Oak Street, NR3 3AQA redundant medieval church which is in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust and now used as a music academy. The church was badly damaged by bombs in 1942 and restored for use as a parish hall by 1953.Fri: 13.00-18.00 Sat:10.00-15.00

ST MARY COSLANY St Marys Plain, NR3 3AFThis medieval parish church with Saxon/Norman round tower is in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust and is used as artists’ studios, workshops, and a book depository.Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

ST MICHAEL COSLANY Coslany Street, NR3 3AEA beautiful church in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust. The medieval west doors feature angels and the church has some excellent flushwork. Peal boards commemorate some early triumphs of change ringing.Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST MICHAEL’S AND ALL ANGELS RUIN Bowthorpe Hall Road, Bowthorpe, NR5 9AAFamily-friendly trails around the ruin and surrounding area. There will also be children’s activities, folk music and dance, and an evening of classical guitar in the floodlit ruin.Sat: 10.00-16.00, 20.00-21.30Children’s activities: 10.00-11.00Ceilidh dance: 11.30-12.30Folk singing: 13.30-15.30Classical guitarist: 20.30-21.30

ST PETER MANCROFT Market Place, NR2 1RDMedieval parish church in central Norwich, still used as a regular place of worship. Burial place of Sir Thomas Browne.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-15.30Sun: 11.00-15.30, service 10.00-11.00

ST JULIAN’S CHURCH St Julians Alley, NR1 1QDThe church houses the shrine of the great 14th-century mystic Julian of Norwich, author of ‘Revelations of Divine Love’, believed to be the earliest surviving book written in the English language by a woman.Thu, Fri, Sat: 09.00-17.00 Sun: 09.00-13.00

ST MARGARET’S CHURCH St Benedicts Street, NR2 4PGArt exhibition held in a medieval parish church with a 14th-century tower. It is now in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Beautiful 1960s’ stained glass windows.Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST MARK’S CHURCH, LAKENHAM Hall Road/City Road, NR1 3HLThis Victorian church (1844) has been extensively restored after receiving grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund. It contains a gallery with the striking Temple Moore rood screen and some fine sculpted Stations of the Cross, both donated by the Bignold family. The War Memorial Chapel was renovated and the Temple Moore reredos, damaged in WWII, were restored in 2013/14, made possible by a further grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.Thu, Fri, Sun: 11.00-16.00Sat: 10.00-17.00

ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL: HIDDEN PLACES TOUR Earlham Road, NR2 2PAAn exclusive opportunity to visit places not normally open to the public, ranging from some of the upper reaches of the Cathedral down to the lower depths. One of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings. The tour requires climbing stairs; sensible shoes and clothing are strongly advised. Meeting point is at the Narthex Rotunda. For enquiries please ring 01603 724381.Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.30 Sun: 12.30, 14.00

ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL: TOWER TOUR Earlham Road, NR2 2PAA visit to the highest public vantage point overlooking Norwich. Views as far as Happisburgh to the north and Great Yarmouth to the east. One of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings. Sensible shoes and clothing are recommended. Meeting point is the east-end of the Cathedral. For enquiries please ring 01603 724381.Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.30, 12.00, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 16.00Sun: 12.30, 13.00, 14.00, 14.30, 15.30

ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL: TREASURES OF THE CHURCH Earlham Road, NR2 2PAA true understanding of the ‘Treasures of the Church’, from St Laurence to the modern day. An exhibition of the church’s role and relevance to the modern world. For enquiries please ring 01603 724381.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.30-16.30Sun: 12.30-16.00


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SURREY HOUSE 8 Surrey Street, NR1 3NGHead office for Aviva’s UK general insurance business and part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings. One of the most opulent Edwardian office buildings in England, featuring the magnificent Marble Hall.Thu, Fri: 09.00-17.00

TRINITY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 1 Unthank Road, NR2 2PABuilt as a presbyterian church in 1956, the building reflects the symbolism of a reformed church. Highly rated nationally because of its architecture by Sir Bernard Freiden. Refreshments are available on Saturday.Fri: 10.30-12.00Sat: 10.00-16.00Sun: service 10.30-11.30

YOUR FIRST WORLD WAR FAMILY Norfolk Record Office, Martineau Lane, NR1 2DQOne of a series of lectures connected to our First World War exhibition, come and learn more about tracing your family through military and ‘home front’ records.Fri: 13.00-14.00

ST SWITHIN’S St Benedicts Street, NR2 4PGA medieval parish church, associated with the Pastons. Now part of Norwich Arts Centre. In the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust.Thu, Fri: 13.00-16.00 Sat: 10.00-16.00

THE STRANGERS’ CLUB 22-24 Elm Hill, NR3 1HGA chance to see inside this private members’ club in a medieval house dating from at least 1303. Substantially rebuilt just after the fire of 1507.Sun: 10.00-16.00

STRANGERS’ HALL MUSEUM 4 Charing Cross, NR2 4ALVisit one of the oldest buildings in the heart of our fine city! See our magnificent undercroft, great Tudor Hall and Georgian dining-rooms plus a 17th-century knot-style garden. Strangers’ Hall also houses social history collections of national importance, and look out for the costumed character!Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00

STRANGERS’ HALL MUSEUM: TOURS OF THE GEORGIAN DINING ROOM 4 Charing Cross, NR2 4ALJoin us for a guided tour of our ‘Austentatious’ Georgian dining room.Thu: 12.00, 13.00, 14.00

ST PETER MANCROFT: RINGING CHAMBER Market Place, NR2 1RDSt Peter Mancroft medieval parish church ringing chamber. One of the most famous towers in the history of change ringing. Demonstrations and a chance to chime a bell.Thu: 14.00-16.00Fri: 13.30-15.30Sat: 14.00-16.00Sun: 11.30-13.00

ST PETER PARMENTERGATE King Street, NR1 1PGMedieval parish church rebuilt in 1486, with a fine tower and 17th-century tomb of Richard & Elizabeth Berney. In the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust.Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST SAVIOUR’S Magdalen Street, NR3 1AAThis small, low, medieval parish church has no aisles, but is very spacious because of its width. It is in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust and used by the Thalia Theatre Company.Sat: 10.30-16.00

ST SIMON AND JUDE Elm Hill, NR3 1HGA very early parish church with a ruined tower and fine monuments. Now in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust and used by Anglia Performing Arts Centre. There will be a crafts fair and face painting on Sunday.Sat: 14.00-16.00Sun: 10.00-16.00

ST STEPHEN’S Rampant Horse Street, NR2 1QPWith its medieval east window, brasses and 17th/18th-century wall monuments, St Stephen’s has been standing in central Norwich for over 800 years. The restored church reopened in 2012. An exhibition illustrates three years’ work to reverse damage caused by a water leak beneath the foundations. Another exhibition explores the forty names on our First World War memorial, with additional anecdotes from current church members. Thu, Fri: 10.00-13.30 Sat: 10.00-12.00

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Events in this section are ticketed and must be booked in advance. Most events run for about 1 hour, except where indicated. Please note: meeting points for walks will be advised on your ticket.Book from 4th August using the form on page 43 or online at www.heritagecity.org/hods, unless otherwise stated.

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AN ARCHIVAL AMBULATION Take a stroll around Norwich with our guide to discover how some of the city’s landmarks - and stories associated with them - have been recorded for posterity in Norfolk’s archives. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu: 14.00

AS THE WENSUM WENDS Jan King leads a Norwich Society walk into the city’s history via stories of the river edge. Sites include Gybson’s conduit, the Anchor Brewery, Norvic Shoe Factory, Bacon House and Colegate.Sun: 10.30

THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE: GEORGIAN NORWICH TALK A lecture by Ian Smith on Georgian Norwich, in the appropriate setting of the Assembly House, the site of a former medieval church and college. Part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Thu: 12.00

BEATING THE BOUNDS A guided walk in central Norwich. An opportunity to view around 50 exciting parish markers. There is a chance to get involved with discoveries, too! Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu: 15.00 Fri: 13.00

THE BRITONS ARMS This remarkable and beautiful building was probably originally a Beguinage (a type of small religious community of women). It is one of the last thatched buildings in the city. Visitors are asked to respect the fact that this tour includes a private home. The property has recently been refurbished and rethatched by English Heritage. Allow up to 25 minutes.Thu, Fri: 10.00, 11.00, 15.30

CARROW ABBEY A rare chance to visit the 16th-century rooms and the 12th-century ruins of one of Norwich’s least known monastic sites.Thu, Fri: 10.30, 13.00

CATHEDRAL QUARTER TOUR The Close is one of the largest and certainly the loveliest in England. In the shadows of the Cathedral, its buildings cluster around green spaces and along narrow lanes. Nearby historic Elm Hill is one of the most picturesque streets in the country.Fri: 14.00

CONSERVATION: BACK TO THE FUTURE Find out more about the work of the Norfolk Record Office conservators and see inside their studio. Learn how the Collections Care Team work with all sorts of archives and discover how they are on the cutting edge of science and technology. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Fri: 10.00

CURAT HOUSE/FAT FACE This 15th-century merchant’s house, now Fat Face Norwich, is perhaps most fondly remembered as Backs Wine Merchants and Bar. Tour includes the undercroft and upper rooms.Thu, Fri: 10.00

DRAGON HALL: THE HERETIC - BOOK LAUNCH Pre-release event for the new Tudor novel by Henry Vyner-Brooks, set around St Benet’s Abbey, Norwich and Antwerp. Costumes, bubbly and book signings. The author will read a scene set in Dragon Hall. Dress: urban chic or Tudor! Allow up to 2 hours.Thu: 18.00

EARLHAM HALL Tour of the Grade II 17th and 18th-century house. Hear about Elizabeth Fry and the Gurney Family, former residents of the building.Sun: 10.00, 11.30, 14.00

CINEMA CITY: ARCHIVE FILM SCREENING Free screening of archive film.Sun: 11.00Book via Cinema City Box Office on 0871 902 5724 or www.picturehouses.co.uk

CINEMA CITY: TOUR Heritage tours of Cinema City. Allow up to 30 minutes.Sun: 10.00, 12.00Book via [email protected] or 01603 768351

CITY BOOKSHOP: TALK A talk by local military historian Neil Storey about the impact of the First World War on the people who stayed in Norfolk and those who went away to fight. The talk is running in conjunction with the ‘Norfolk Goes to War’ exhibition and the talk will include stories behind some of the items on display.Fri, Sat, Sun: 11.00

COLMAN’S MUSTARD SHOP AND MUSEUM Guests will hear about the history and heritage of Colman’s mustard before sampling some of the delicious range of exclusive products stocked by the shop. All guests receive a 20% discount on any goods purchased on the night. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu, Fri: 18.00

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PRE-BOOKED EVENTSBook from 4th August using the form on page 43 or online at www.heritagecity.org/hods, unless otherwise stated.

THE HALLS: TOUR A guided tour of the only English friary complex to survive largely intact from the medieval period. Part of Norwich’s outstanding civic portrait collection is also on display. Part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Thu, Fri: 10.30

HEIGHAM WALK: AN EXAMINATION OF A 19TH-CENTURY SUBURB A guided stroll through mid-Heigham, looking at the built environment in detail and how it has changed over the course of the last 160 years. Please note that there are hills to negotiate around the route.Thu: 18.30

INANNA’S FESTIVAL A triple crossroads leads to the medieval thoroughfare of St Andrew’s Hill. You are invited into a 17th-century weaver’s flint-walled house with timbered beams for a talk on the history and architecture of the building, including the very fine weaver’s window above. Access to the building is limited to the shop. Allow up to 30 minutes.Thu, Fri, Sat: 18.00


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EAST ANGLIAN FILM ARCHIVE: MUSIC IN FILM A lunchtime screening by the East Anglian Film Archive showcasing a selection of short films for which music is a central part. The film show will include both film and video projections. Allow up to 45 minutes.Thu, Fri: 13.00

EATON PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY This 7.25 gauge passenger-carrying miniature railway will be open exclusively for Heritage Open Days ticket holders between the times shown. Children under 13 years do not require a ticket but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.Sun: 12.00-13.00

FJ ZELLEY JEWELLERY 15th-century vaulted undercroft below an 18th-century building. There will also be access to the Amber Room Museum. Free jewellery appraisals are available during Heritage Open Days. Allow up to 20 minutes.Fri, Sat: 11.00, 14.00

GOLDSMITH’S WALK A walk through the city tracing its link with the goldsmiths who lived and worked here when Norwich was the ‘second city’. The walk includes St Andrew’s Church, often known as the Goldsmiths’ Church. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Fri: 14.30

THE GREAT HOSPITAL Enjoy a tour of this incredible building which was founded in 1249 to care for retired clergy and the poor. The Great Hospital site includes a total of 15 listed buildings and is part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Thu, Fri: 11.00, 14.00

THE GUILDHALL By far the largest and most elaborate medieval Guildhall outside London, with tours by Blue Badge Guides, including the undercroft and historic court room. Part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Thu: 10.30, 14.30

THE GUILDHALL LITERARY DAY: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP As part of our literary day at the Guildhall, this event will use the setting of the historic building, including the cells and undercroft, as a source of creative inspiration. The event, led by a graduate of the prestigious UEA MA in Creative Writing, is for all ages, experience and abilities. It will encourage participants to produce a collaborative outcome on the themes of crime, punishment and justice. 3 hour workshop.Fri: 10.00

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JARROLD DEPARTMENT STORE Short tour with a talk about the history of the building and how it has changed to meet the demands of the present day. Display of artefacts. Allow up to 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu: 11.30, 14.30

JOHN INNES CENTRE Come along to ‘A Brief History of Peas in Genetics’, illustrated talk with plant display and rare botanical books exhibition. Please call 01603 450670 for access enquiries.Thu, Fri: 10.00

JOHN LEWIS: GEORGIAN COTTAGE TOUR A chance for the public to go behind the scenes at John Lewis to learn about the shop’s past and the John Lewis Partnership, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Allow up to 45 minutes.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00, 13.00

MOUSEHOLD HEATH: PAST AND PRESENT WALK Discover the stories behind the ruins of a chapel, social uprisings and how historic land use has influenced this unique and important natural area. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes.Sun: 14.00

MUSEUM OF NORWICH AT THE BRIDEWELL: TOUR Tours will include the magnificent vaulted undercroft; one of the finest examples in the city. Please note the undercroft is accessible by steps only. Allow up to 40 minutes.Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.00, 13.00, 15.00Book direct on 01603 629127

THE NORFOLK CLUB This private members’ club founded in 1770 is not usually open to the public. The present site, since 1886, is the former Harvey and Hudson Bank. Allow up to 30 minutes.Thu, Fri: 11.00, 14.30 Sat: 11.00

NORFOLK HERITAGE CENTRE: BUILDING STORIES Guided tours of the Norfolk Heritage Centre, including an opportunity to view some of its building-themed treasures and Picture Norfolk images, and look behind the scenes.Sun: 11.00, 12.00, 13.45, 14.45Book via Gwen Parker on 01603 774781, [email protected] or speak to library staff on the day.

NORFOLK HERITAGE CENTRE: NORFOLK IN PRINT Ever wanted to use old newspapers to research a place, person or event? Join our workshop to find out what’s available, how to use it and to get some hands-on practice. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes. Sat: 10.30

KING STREET WALKING TOUR & DRAGON HALL VISIT Historical walking tour of King Street followed by free entry to Dragon Hall, with the option to stay for a guided tour at 14.00. Visitors are welcome to bring picnics to have in Dragon Hall’s garden. Dragon Hall is part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Thu: 10.30, 12.30

MAIDS HEAD HOTEL Known to be the oldest hotel in the UK. Come and discover its hidden secrets. Enjoy a tour and find out about the hotel’s past, its historical visitors and original features. Thu, Fri: 15.00

MOUSEHOLD HEATH: GEOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE WALK Join geologist Tim Holt-Wilson and a Mousehold Heath warden for a guided tour of the Earth Heritage Trail. Travel back in time to explore the unique and undulating landscape and how this has been sculpted by natural processes and people. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes.Thu: 11.00

Book from 4th August using the form on page 43 or online at www.heritagecity.org/hods, unless otherwise stated.

“Very friendly, informative tour.

Interesting to see behind the scenes.”

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VISITOR SURVEY www.heritagecity.org/hods

1. Is this the first year you have experienced Heritage Open Days? Yes No

2. How did you hear or learn about Heritage Open Days?

Knew about it from previous visits Word of mouth HODs brochure Posters or banners

Library Tourist Information Centre HEART website

In the media (please specify):

Online (please specify):

3. How many venues or events do you expect to visit during Heritage Open Days?

1 2-3 4-5 5+

4. How would you rate your Heritage Open Days experience?

Excellent Good OK Poor Very poor

5. How often do you visit heritage attractions during the year?

Never 1-2 times 3-4 times 5-10 times More than 10 times

6. If you have answered “never” to the previous question, why not?

Boring/not aimed at me Unaware of what is on offer

It’s too expensive Don’t feel welcome

Other (please expand):

7. Where do you live? Norwich Norfolk (not Norwich) Rest of UK Outside the UK

8. Was Heritage Open Days the main reason that you came into this area today?

Yes No Live in area

If no, what was the main reason?

If yes, are you staying in the local area overnight? Yes No

Have you paid for accommodation? Yes No

2014 VISITOR FEEDBACK FORM We hope you enjoy this year’s Heritage Open Days (HODs). We would like to learn more about you and your

experience of Heritage Open Days. Please fill in this form and help us make next year’s event even better. You can also complete the survey online at http://bit.ly/HODs2014Survey

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VISITOR SURVEY

9. How many people (including yourself) in your party fall into each age group?

If applicable, please write the number in each box.

0-14 years 15-19 20-24 25-34

35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ years

10. Have you spent money on any of the following things during your visit? (tick all that apply)

Restaurants/cafés/bars Supermarkets Clothes/retail shops

Souvenirs Transport in the city Accommodation

Not applicable Other

11. How much do you estimate that your party will have spent whilst participating in Heritage Open Days?

£0 £1-5 £6-20 £21-50 £51-100 +£100

12. To which of the following ethnic groups do you consider you belong?

Asian Chinese Black-African Black-Caribbean

White Mixed Other:

13. Do you or anyone else in your party have a long-term illness, health problem or disability which

limits daily activities or work?

Yes, me Yes, someone else No

14. Do you have any other comments to make about Heritage Open Days?

If you have a query which you would like answered, please write to us at [email protected].

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill in this survey! Please return it to any event or venue organiser or us at

Norwich HEART, The Guildhall, Gaol Hill, Norwich, NR1 2JS.

NORWICH CATHEDRAL: PILGRIMAGE WALK THROUGH THE WORLD OF WILLIAM OF NORWICH A walk arranged by the East Anglian Pilgrimage Network will go around the edge of medieval Norwich, exploring the story of the young tanner’s apprentice found murdered on Mousehold Heath in 1144. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes.Thu, Fri: 13.00

NORWICH DISSENTERS WALK A guided walk led by a Blue Badge Guide, tracing the turbulent history of religious dissent in Norwich, calling in at some churches, chapels and meeting houses taking part in the open days. Allow up to 2 hours.Sat: 10.00, 14.00

NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Norwich High, the city’s first independent girls’ school, opened in 1875 at Churchman House, subsequently moved to The Assembly House in 1877 and then again to Eaton Grove in 1933. The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust and was the first school of the Trust to open outside London. The current site includes four sensitively extended Regency houses, which maintain many of their original features, on 14 acres of ground.Thu, Fri: 11.00, 14.15 Sat: 10.00, 11.30


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NORWICH AT WORK WALK Another chance to join our walk through part of central Norwich, visiting the sites and memories of its industrial past. Organised by Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society (NIAS). Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Sun: 14.30

NORWICH CASTLE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY: SHIREHALL COURTROOM TOURS Let us take you on a trip down the spooky spiral staircase and underground tunnel to the courtroom! You will be walking in the footsteps of the prisoners from Norwich Castle’s prison era. Hear all about their trials and tribulations as they went to be tried in court, as we divulge some fascinating facts and scary stories too! Norwich Castle is part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings. Allow up to 45 minutes.Fri: 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00Book direct on 01603 495897

NORWICH CATHEDRAL: ARCHITECTURAL TOUR A specialist tour of the breathtaking Norman and Gothic architecture of the Cathedral. Part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Thu: 10.00

NORWICH CATHEDRAL: BRODERERS’ GUILD AND LIBRARY TOUR This tour combines an opportunity to see the historic Library, containing books dating back to the 15th century, and the Broderers’ Guild where textiles and vestments are manufactured and repaired. Allow up to 2 hours.Fri: 10.00

NORWICH CATHEDRAL: EXPLORING MEDIEVAL GRAFFITI Discover medieval curses, ships, faces, devotional symbols and much more besides. Join members of the team currently undertaking the archaeological survey of the medieval graffiti within Norwich Cathedral and have a ‘lost world’ revealed to you. Part of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings. Allow up to 45 minutes.Fri, Sat: 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30

NORWICH CATHEDRAL: PILGRIMAGE WALK TO ST WALSTAN OF BAWBURGH A walk arranged by the East Anglian Pilgrimage Network to celebrate the life of St Walstan (died 1016), who was born to a princely family but chose to become a poor agricultural labourer. The walk will end at the church and holy well associated with him. Return transportation to Tombland is available at a cost of £3 payable on the day. Allow up to 3 hours.Sat: 13.00

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NORWICH LANES: ST BENEDICTS STREET WALK A walking tour by Blue Badge Guides from the bottom of St Gregorys Alley to New Mills, which includes Gybson’s Pump and taking in St Benedicts Street, concentrating on the industrial past of the area. Allow up to 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu: 11.00, 14.00

NORWICH MAGISTRATE COURT: TOUR OF THE NORMAN RUINS A chance to see the well-preserved ruins of Norman houses beneath the undercroft of the courthouse, discovered by archaeologists during building work.Thu, Fri: 19.00, 20.00

NORWICH PLAYHOUSE We are a 300-seat theatre open for shows all year round, and one of East Anglia’s most modern performance venues. During Heritage Open Days we offer backstage tours. Allow up to 40 minutes.Thu: 11.30, 13.30, 15.30

NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL A backstage tour of Norwich Theatre Royal which looks at the building and the business of the theatre from a historical, technical and social perspective.Thu: 11.00

ST JAMES MILL St James Mill is called ‘the noblest building of the Industrial Revolution’. Grade I listed former yarn mill, from the heyday of the Norwich textile industry. One of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings.Sat: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 Sun: 10.00, 12.00

TICKTUM SILVER COLLECTION Visit the vault containing the Ticktum Collection of spoons and Norwich Silver. Allow up to 45 minutes.Fri, Sun: 10.30

A WALK ALONG BER STREET A walk looking back to the Pleasure Gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries; some vanished churches and the finest surviving sections of the city wall. Notes, maps and pictures will be available.Fri: 14.30

WENSUM LODGE/MUSIC HOUSE Tours of the Music House, a medieval merchant’s house of 12th-century origin with a well-preserved undercroft and many interesting features.Fri, Sat: 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00

OPEN Grade II listed building which was formerly the regional headquarters of Barclays Bank. Allow up to 30 minutes.Thu: 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30 Sat: 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30Book direct via [email protected]

ROSARY CEMETERY Opened in 1821, the Rosary Cemetery was the first non-denominational burial ground in England. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 14.00

SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR VISUAL ARTS Join us for a special tour of the Sainsbury Centre building, see behind the scenes and explore areas of the building not usually open to the public. Now the ‘Baker’s Dozen’ additional member of the Norwich 12 set of iconic buildings. Allow up to 40 minutes.Sun: 14.00Book direct on 01603 593199 or via www.scva.ac.uk


“A wonderful opportunity to see so many lovely places”

Sainsbury Centre

An inspirational public art museum in a beautiful campus setting

for Visual Arts

Current exhibitions:Henri Matisse Sculpture: The Backs 29 March - March 2015

John Virtue: The Sea 26 April - 24 August*

Monument: Aftermath of War and Conflict 29 March - 24 August

Sense and Sensuality: Art Nouveau 1890-1914 14 February - 14 December*

www.scva.ac.uk 01603 593199

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ

Coming soon:REALITY: Modern and Contemporary British Painting Opens 27 September

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On footGrey directional signposts are located throughout the city centre and maps are also available at various locations.

Public transport

By train - Norwich Train Station is located approximately 10 minutes away.

By bus - A bus stop is located in Tombland, directly outside the Cathedral gates, with services running approximately every 20 minutes.

By car Upon arriving in Norwich, the Cathedral is clearly signposted by brown tourist signs. On-site parking is not available. Nearby car parks are shown in the map above. For more detailed travel directions, information on coach visits and parking visit: www.cathedral.org.uk/visit

Get in touchNorwich Cathedral, 12 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DHTel: 01603 218300 Email: [email protected]

Opening hours

CathedralOpen daily 7.30am – 6.00pm

Hostry Visitor & Education CentreMonday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 3.00pm

The RefectoryMonday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm

Gift ShopMonday to Saturday 9.15am - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.45am - 3.30pm

LibraryTuesday to Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm

For seasonal opening hours, please visit our website.

AdmissionNo admission charge, donations welcomed and greatly appreciated.

AccessibilityAccess to the Cathedral is via the Hostry Visitor & Education Centre. Outside of these hours access is through the north west door of the Cathedral.

Facilities are provided for those with disabilities. Visit www.cathedral.org.uk/visit or call 01603 218300 for further information.

Free guided toursFree guided tours are available Monday to Saturday every hour from 11.00am to 3.00pm. For group bookings, please contact 01603 218300 or [email protected]

A range of trails is available for both adults and children and further details can be found at www.cathedral.org.uk/visit

ServicesWe invite you to join any of our daily services taking place. Visit www.cathedral.org.uk/services for details

EventsFestivals, concerts, recitals, exhibitions, open air Shakespeare and more. The Cathedral holds over 200 events during the year. Visit www.cathedral.org./whats-on to join in.

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The Cathedral is located in the heart of Norwich in the beautiful Cathedral Quarter, Tombland area of the city.

On footGrey directional signposts are located throughout the city centre and maps are also available at various locations.

Public transport

By train - Norwich Train Station is located approximately 10 minutes away.

By bus - A bus stop is located in Tombland, directly outside the Cathedral gates, with services running approximately every 20 minutes.

By car Upon arriving in Norwich, the Cathedral is clearly signposted by brown tourist signs. On-site parking is not available. Nearby car parks are shown in the map above. For more detailed travel directions, information on coach visits and parking visit: www.cathedral.org.uk/visit

Get in touchNorwich Cathedral, 12 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DHTel: 01603 218300 Email: [email protected]

Opening hours

CathedralOpen daily 7.30am – 6.00pm

Hostry Visitor & Education CentreMonday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 3.00pm

The RefectoryMonday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm

Gift ShopMonday to Saturday 9.15am - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.45am - 3.30pm

LibraryTuesday to Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm

For seasonal opening hours, please visit our website.

AdmissionNo admission charge, donations welcomed and greatly appreciated.

AccessibilityAccess to the Cathedral is via the Hostry Visitor & Education Centre. Outside of these hours access is through the north west door of the Cathedral.

Facilities are provided for those with disabilities. Visit www.cathedral.org.uk/visit or call 01603 218300 for further information.

Free guided toursFree guided tours are available Monday to Saturday every hour from 11.00am to 3.00pm. For group bookings, please contact 01603 218300 or [email protected]

A range of trails is available for both adults and children and further details can be found at www.cathedral.org.uk/visit

ServicesWe invite you to join any of our daily services taking place. Visit www.cathedral.org.uk/services for details

EventsFestivals, concerts, recitals, exhibitions, open air Shakespeare and more. The Cathedral holds over 200 events during the year. Visit www.cathedral.org./whats-on to join in.

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HEMBLINGTON Church Lane, Hemblington, NR13 4EFCome and see the nationally acclaimed wall painting of St Christopher and follow the painted churches route in the east part of the deanery. We will have an exhibition commemorating our church and village links to the First World War.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00 Sun: 12.00-16.00

FRETTENHAM CHURCH’S RESURRECTION WINDOW Church Lane, Frettenham, NR12 7NWAn opportunity to meet Paul Greener, the artist responsible for conceiving and creating the amazing ‘Resurrection Window’ at Frettenham Church. Find out first-hand about how a young punk guitarist came to make a window described by author Simon Knott as, “an extraordinary modern art work”. Paul will be available to tell you about the window and to answer questions on the day.Fri: 10.30-16.00

WELCOME TO BROADLAND A fertile region, Broadland drew great wealth from its sheep and woollen industry. This is reflected in the magnificent heritage we have today - over 1200 historic buildings - many of them little changed and in beautiful, quiet settings such as unspoilt villages and small market towns where time seems to move but slowly.

This weekend offers you a rare opportunity to examine our heritage not only from long ago but to visit those buildings that have shaped our more recent past.

Discover hidden gems, unusual stories, fascinating architecture, family tragedy and how medieval and Victorian riches shaped these incredible buildings. Our guides offer mapped routes to take you to between four and six of these beautiful churches in a day. Downloadable from www.visitbroadland.co.uk or email [email protected] to request a full set of six guides.

FRIENDS OF BLOFIELD CHURCH MEDIEVAL FAYRE Church Road, Blofield, NR13 4NAMedieval event with storytelling, music events and displays. This event also includes some charged-for activities, including a falconer, tower trips and bell ringing lessons. Medieval dress is not compulsory but would add to the day!Sat: 11.00-17.00 Sun: 13.00-16.00

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POLKEY’S MILL AND REEDHAM MARSH STEAM ENGINE HOUSE Reedham Marshes, Reedham, NR13 4UBThe site includes a working drainage mill (wind permitting), and the old steam engine house, built in 1880, which will be open for visitors to view. Tours of Polkey’s Mill will take place in small groups. It is also hoped to have the 1940s diesel engines working for visitors to view. Access via footpath from behind Ship Inn, Reedham, following Wherryman’s Way for 45 minutes. Moorings by the site.Thu: 12.00-16.00

ST HELEN’S CHURCH, RANWORTH Woodbastwick Road, Ranworth, NR13 6HTSt Helen’s Church, Ranworth is an architectural treasure and is often referred to as ‘The Cathedral of the Broads’. It has one of the most beautiful and important medieval rood screens in England and also hosts the Ranworth Antiphoner, a medieval illustrated book of services. Guided tours can be given and Revd Garrard will give a talk on Sunday to introduce the rood screen.Thu, Fri, Sat: 09.30-17.00Sun: 14.30-17.00, talk 14.30

OLD HALL, SOUTH BURLINGHAM A small Tudor manor house with original features: a chance to see the grisaille wall of Tudor hunting scenes in the galleries and to wander in the gardens. Allow up to 45 minutes.Sat, Sun: 14.00, 15.00, 16.00

THORPE LODGE, BROADLAND COUNCIL OFFICES A talk on the history and occupants of Thorpe Lodge, a late 18th-century house, once the home of the prominent Harvey family and centre of a large estate.Thu, Fri: 14.00

CATTON PLACE This Grade II* listed building is a five-bay Georgian house of three storeys, with fine interior built by successful wool merchant Robert Rogers as a country house in c.1758. Rogers was Sherriff of Norwich in 1743 and Mayor in 1758. Sir Samuel Bignold of Norwich Union, whose statue is in Surrey Street, owned the house between 1816-56.Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.00, 14.30

FORMER RAF COLTISHALL Former RAF Coltishall was an important WWII and Cold War airfield, now owned by Norfolk County Council. Coach trips around the 600-acre site will give visitors an opportunity to see it prior to development and to hear about its history from the Spirit of Coltishall Association’s guide. Visitors will see the technical area, a hangar, control tower, WWII fighter pen, Cold War blast walls and missile stores. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes.Thu, Fri: 09.30, 12.15, 14.30

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BLICKLING ESTATE: THE CHURCH Blicking Estate, Aylsham, NR11 6NFLargely a 15th-century building, the church was restored in 1872 and 1876 for Lady Lothian. An important part of the history of the estate, see where previous owners found their final resting place.Sat: 10.00-15.00

BLICKLING ESTATE: THE OLD DAIRY Blicking Estate, Aylsham, NR11 6NFHave a look inside the old dairy, now a beautiful holiday cottage which still retains some original features.Sat: 10.15-15.00

BLICKING ESTATE: THE ORANGERY Blicking Estate, Aylsham, NR11 6NFOur beautiful orangery, built in the 18th century, is home to 32 mixed citrus trees and a statue of Hercules and Diana, which was recovered from the lake.Sat: 10.15-15.00

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AYLSHAM HERITAGE CENTRE St Michael’s Churchyard, Aylsham, NR11 6EHOn Saturday there will be an exhibition of Roman finds discovered very recently in Aylsham, including pottery, coins and sections from a roof. Children’s activities will also be available on Saturday - come and make your own mosaic or Roman helmet.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.30-15.30

AYLSHAM PARISH CHURCH: ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS The Market Place, Aylsham, NR11 6EHMagnificent medieval parish church with amazing medieval rood screen, stunning Victorian stained glass windows and 15th-century Lady Chapel with south window dated to the 1320s. There is a beautiful churchyard including Humphry Repton’s grave. The church also contains a 15th-century font with carvings of John of Gaunt and Sir Thomas Erpingham, a brass eagle lectern commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and a monument to John Jegon (1550-1618), former Bishop of Norwich.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00Sat: tours of tower and organ 10.00-12.00Sun: 12.00-16.00

HOLMAN HOUSE UNDERCROFT Pluck up your courage to descend the precipitous steps into this brick and flint medieval undercroft. It was probably built in the 14th century under a merchant’s house and is one of the oldest parts of Aylsham. There’s now a Regency house (not open for viewing) above it. Allow up to 30 minutes.Fri, Sat: 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00

Aylsham has an impressive array of listed buildings with some streets still following its medieval footprint and features a National Trust owned market place.

Aylsham has royal connections with close links to John of Gaunt, the fourth son of King Edward III, and Anne Boleyn whose family owned the nearby magnificent Jacobean Blickling Hall.

AYLSHAM & BLICKLINGMeeting point will be advised on booking.

Book from 4th August using the form on page 43 or online at www.heritagecity.org/hods

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WELCOME TO HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN THE BOROUGH OF GREAT YARMOUTH

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HORSEY The Street, Horsey, NR29 4EFA beautiful and ancient Saxon church, with round tower and thatched roof with the interior woven thatch also visable. Photographic displays will show the village and church through the ages, the church’s restoration projects, and also pictures of the Horsey flood. The surrounding churchyard is a place of particular peace and beauty and on Sunday a special short organ recital will take place.Fri: 12.00-17.00Sat: 10.00-17.00 (volunteers on hand)Sun: 12.00-17.00, organ recital 12.00-12.45

CAISTER LIFEBOAT: VISITOR CENTRE The Lifeboat Station, Tan Lane, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5DJSee the fastest all-weather lifeboat in the country. Over 200 years of lifeboat history is told through exhibits and storyboards. Also housed in the old lifeboat station is a Liverpool class lifeboat and the service boards of the station that has saved the most lives in the UK.Thu: 10.00-15.00, tours 11.00, 13.50

ELIZABETHAN HOUSE MUSEUM South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QHThe Elizabethan House is probably one of the Yarmouth quayside houses Daniel Defoe described as looking like ‘little palaces’. This handsome 16th-century home invites you to look into the lives of the families who lived there from Tudor through to Victorian times. It’s set up to give you a real feel for day to day domestic life with rich period settings and evocative sounds and smells – especially in the kitchen!Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

GREAT YARMOUTH MASONIC ASSOCIATION Albert Square, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JHOriginally designed to be an Assembly and Reading Rooms in 1863, the building was bought from the Norfolk Militia by the Masons in 1919 and has undergone significant refurbishment. Take a look around this magnificent building. Guided tours.Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.00, 14.00

GREAT YARMOUTH POTTERIES 18 Trinity Place, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3HAThis unique museum, made up of part of the 700-year-old medieval town wall, is crammed full of memorabilia of the days when Great Yarmouth had a huge fishing fleet, bringing in the famed herring, and dates back 300 years. See unusual items from the old drifters and an array of items reclaimed from the sea. Look up and see the borks the herring were hung on in the huge chimney to smoke the fish and produce the famed kipper. See the arrow slits in the wall the gargoyles and the 700-year-old freshwater well which is still in daily use.Thu, Fri: 09.30-15.00

HOLY TRINITY & ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WINTERTON-ON-SEA Black Street, Winterton-on-Sea, NR29 4AWWinterton Church is renowned for its stately tower and has close connections with the sea. Having recently undergone major restoration work on the 132-foot-high tower (the third largest in Norfolk) an exhibition will be available for HODs visitors detailing the process. The newly restored access within the tower will allow ascents to admire the stunning views.Sat: 10.00-15.00

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Known as one of Britain’s top ten holidays resorts and as an internationally renowned energy hub, Great Yarmouth has some fascinating heritage to explore.

Rarely open to the public, the Morse Wind Engine collection gives you an inkling as to why Great Yarmouth was one of the first places to have an offshore wind energy farm in the country and is well worth exploring. Heritage Open Days visits to the former Fisherman’s Hospital, the Potteries & Smokehouse and the Norfolk Naval Pillar also remind visitors of Great Yarmouth’s strong maritime connections.

Bookings for tours, including the fascinating Blitz Street exhibition, can be made at Great Yarmouth Tourist Information Centre on 01493 846346.

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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CAISTER-ON-SEA Norwich Road, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5JNOriginally a 14th-century church, re-built in the 18th century and beyond with an impressive ornate 15th-century font which was brought in from Suffolk. The strong links with Caister Lifeboat throughout its history can be seen by memorials inside and outside the church including a stunning stained glass window of Christ and the Fisherman, by Paul Woodruffe which commemorates the 1901 lifeboat disaster. 300 metres east of Caister Roman Fort. Opposite Lidl supermarket.Sat: 09.00-16.00

HOPTON RUINED CHURCH (OLD ST MARGARET’S CHURCH) Old St Margaret’s Church, Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BTThis Grade II listed ruin appears on the English Heritage Buildings At Risk register. A double-naved, flint church originally built in the early medieval period, burned down in 1865 and a ruin ever since. Find out about the conservation project led by the Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust to return the church back to community use. Some limited access within the ruin with a guide may be possible.Fri, Sat: 10.00-14.00

NELSON MUSEUM 26 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2RGThe Nelson Musuem celebrates the life and times of Admiral Lord Nelson. Learn about his famous battles and his tangled love life. Experience life below decks. Walk the wobbly plank or dress up as a Georgian!Fri: 10.00-16.00

TOLHOUSE GAOL Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SHTake a journey through crime and punishment in Great Yarmouth in one of England’s oldest prisons. Learn about the fates of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers. Hear both gaoler and prisoners tell their stories of transportation, incarceration and execution.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

WIND ENERGY MUSEUM: THE MORSE COLLECTION Marsh Road, Staithe Road, Repps, NR29 5JUThe only collection of historical wind pumps in Great Britain. They demonstrate the drainage systems of Norfolk, whilst showing examples of different types and mechanisms including a full-size working scoop wheel. Come and experience this unique and educational museum with guided tours and working demonstrations of the wind pumps and scoopwheel. Cream teas and souvenirs on sale. Pre-booking advisable for tours, contact 07796 407864 or [email protected], Fri: 12.00-16.00

OLD MEETING UNITARIAN CHURCH Greyfriars Way, Great Yarmouth, NR30 0EGWith its roots in Translyvania from the time of the reformation, the Unitarian Church has had a congregation of Dissenters dating in the town from 1642. The current building built in 1954 replaces a WWII bomb-damaged church based in Middlegate. A special display for visitors will show the history of the Unitarian church and some of its more famous members.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-14.00 Sun: 11.00-13.00

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1LNIn a walled garden, which was once the burial ground, you will find an early 19th-century Quaker Meeting house. Quakers have worshiped in Great Yarmouth since 1649 and beneath the present building you can see the remains of a 14th-century cell occupied by Augustinian Friars until the dissolution of the monasteries, c.1536. Entrance at the south-west corner of Parmers deparment store. Disabled access into the garden area only.Sat: 10.00-16.00

ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL Queens Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JUBuilt in 1811, this former Navy hospital was built for Nelson’s men. It was never used for them but treated Naval staff who suffered from mental illness. Later it was taken over by the NHS as the St Nicholas Hospital. Although partly converted into apartments and houses, the Chapel and the empty ward space are in their original condition. Escorted tours to the chapel and ward may be available on request.Sat, Sun: 11.00-15.00

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BLITZ STREET A really wonderful treasure hidden away in a garden in the village of Scratby! A life-size street scene, made up of garden sheds, transports the visitor back to the 1940s where they can see what wartime life was like. See Nanny Morrison’s cottage, fitted out to make any wartime housewife proud! Buy sweets by the quarter in the fully-stocked corner shop. BBC comedy classic Dad’s Army is brought to life with a full-size replica of Captain Mainwaring’s office. Visit an original Anderson Shelter - a reminder all was not always well on the homefront - and new full-size trench. Refreshments available from the wartime mobile NAFFI. Children will have the chance to enlist and drill with the homeguard.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.30, 14.00Pre-book via TIC on 01493 846346 or [email protected]

THE FISHERMAN’S HOSPITAL The Fisherman’s Hospital was built in 1762 by the corporation of Great Yarmouth for old or ‘decayed’ fishermen. It could house up to 40 residents, but now only nine cottages remain with 8 residents. The hospital Cupolia has recently been restored. Tours will include cottage no. 8 which will be opened especially, with leaflets and information available. A talk will be given each day at 11.00 - pre-booking required.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00, talk 11.00Pre-book talk via TIC on 01493 846346 or [email protected]

GREAT YARMOUTH MINSTER St Nicholas Church was built in 1101 and is the largest parish church in the country. It was destroyed during WWII, with just the walls and towers left standing. Restored by Stephen Dykes Bower between 1957 and 1961, this wonderful church is full of fascinating stories and history including some Norman remains within the tower. Special exhibition on Great Yarmouth during WWI. Guided tour available on Friday at 10.30 - pre-booking required.Thu: 10.00-16.00Fri: 10.00-16.00, tour 10.30Sat: 10.00-16.00Sun: 11.00-16.00Pre-book tour via TIC on 01493 846346 or [email protected]

MEDIEVAL TOWN WALL: GUIDED WALK An intrinsic part of daily life, Great Yarmouth has the second most complete medieval town wall in England, with eleven of the original eighteen gate towers. Used to raise taxes on arrival or departure and to keep pirates out altogether, find out more about who built the wall, why Great Yarmouth needed it and all about the people who lived in and around this historic wall. Allow up to 2 hours.Thu: 14.00Pre-book via TIC on 01493 846346 or [email protected]

THE NORFOLK NAVAL PILLAR (NELSON’S MONUMENT) Guided tours and ascents of the monument. Climb the 217 steps for breathtaking views of the town and surrounding countryside. Discover the history of the Grade I listed monument and its links to Lord Nelson.Sat, Sun: 10.00-15.00Guided ascents limited to two people at a time. Booking advised on 01493 850698

GORLESTON DOLPHINS: GUIDED WALK Explore the ‘west bank’ of the River Yare in Gorleston-on-Sea, where fishing boats used to moor up to the dolphin structures in times gone by. In the mid-1800s, Gorleston changed from a small fishing and farming village into a thriving town.Fri: 14.00Pre-book via TIC on 01493 846346 or [email protected]

GREAT YARMOUTH LIBRARY: BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR A unique opportunity to take part in a guided tour, lead by a local expert, behind the scenes of Great Yarmouth Library. See examples of some of the local studies, collections and resources currently held in the depths of the library basement. Thu, Fri: 10.00Pre-book via Great Yarmouth Library on 01493 844551 or [email protected]

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ANCIENT HOUSE, MUSEUM OF THETFORD LIFE 21-23 White Hart Street, IP24 1AAThe Grade I Tudor Merchant’s House tells the story of the local area and Thetford’s residents of yesteryear. Enjoy our WW1 kitchen and new displays as part of the Thetford Remembers 1914-1918 Commemorations.Sat: 10.00-17.00

ANCIENT HOUSE, MUSEUM OF THETFORD LIFE. SPECIAL EXHIBITION: I ♥ TOYS AND GAMES 21-23 White Hart Street, IP24 1AAThis exhibition celebrates those much loved toys and games of past generations. Plenty here to spark memories of childhood as well as featuring some of the toys of today.Sat: 10.00-17.00

BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY The Nunnery, Nuns Bridges Road, IP24 2PUThe buildings once formed the St George’s Nunnery and are now the headquarters of the BTO. There is an interesting display about the history of the site and the work of the BTO. The gardens and the adjoining Nunnery Lakes Reserve are open to visitors and are a haven for wildlife.Sat: 10.00-12.30 (meet on the half hour for tours)

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Thetford is packed with history and heritage sites, quiet gardens, open parkland and a relaxing riverside. Discover more of what Thetford has to offer on Heritage Open Days with free openings, exhibitions and riverside walks. As well as the featured openings below, the Cluniac Priory and Castle Hill are a must for any visitor. Visit Thetford’s Great Tourist Information Centre in King Street for more details - call 01842 751975 or pick up one of the town’s themed trails.

Thetford possesses remarkable heritage including: an Iron Age site of national importance; significant Viking Age remnants; major Norman and medieval assets; birthplace of one of the world’s great democratic thinkers and pioneering industrialists; landmark events associated with both World Wars and more recently the Cold War.

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CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM Minstergate, IP24 1BNHoused in the former Paint Shop of the famous traction engine manufacturer. The past is captured through displays representing different areas of the Works, such as the foundry and the display of the impressive Burrell engines and other agricultural equipment.Sat: 10.00-15.00

THE COFFEE MILL (MASONIC HALL) Bridges Walk, IP24 2EFThere has probably been a mill on this site since before Domesday. The current building dates from at least the 18th century and ceased to grind corn in the 1920s. It was then used as a coffee mill before being converted to a Masonic Lodge in the 1960s.Sat: 10.00-16.00

DAD’S ARMY MUSEUM The Old Fire Station, Thetford Guildhall, Cage Lane, IP24 2DSThe museum tells the story of this classic television programme, its links with Thetford, where the location shots were filmed and the home guard in general. The Marigold Tearooms complete the offer. Sat: 10.00-16.00

HERITAGE WALK Thetford Guildhall, Market Place, IP24 2BALocal historian David Osborne will take visitors on a guided walk of Thetford explaining the town’s involvement during World War I.Sat: 13.00

JACK PILLING ART GALLERY Thetford Guildhall, Market Place, IP24 2BASituated upstairs in the Guildhall, the Gallery provides exhibition space to artists, and a coffee shop which is popular with visitors. The Guildhall was used as courtrooms until the second half of the twentieth century.Sat: 10.00-16.00

KING’S HOUSE & GARDENS King Street, IP24 2APThe King’s House was used by James I as a hunting lodge and bears the Royal coat of arms above the doorway. The building was remodelled in the 18th century. The Town Regalia will be on display in the Council Chamber.Sat: King’s House Regalia Exhibition 10.00-14.00, King’s House Gardens 07.30-17.00

ST PETER’S CHURCH White Hart Street, IP24 1AAGrade II* deconsecrated medieval church. The ring of eight bells in the distinctive chequered flint tower date from 1790. A local photographer will be exhibiting her snapshots of Thetford.Sat: 10.00-16.00

THETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL 24 Bridge Street, IP24 3AFThe school’s roll of headmasters dates back 900 years to 1114, although the original founding may have been 500 years earlier. The late 16th-century Old School Hall was built on the foundations of the 14th-century Dominican Friary which occupied the site of the Norman Cathedral.Sat: 10.00-13.00

THETFORD’S GREAT INFORMATION CENTRE 20 King Street, IP24 2APIn medieval times, England did not always have a central mint to produce our money. Thetford had its own moneyer, come along to see how the coins were made, and maybe even take one away.Sat: 10.00-14.00

THETFORD LIBRARY Raymond Street, IP24 2EAThetford Library is home to two special collections of great interest: the Thomas Paine and the Duleep Singh collections. The library has a small exhibition on Thomas Paine and general books about World War I will be on display.Sat: 09.00-13.00

THE WATERMILL 12 St Audrey’s, Mill Lane, IP24 3BYThe building once provided power to the Patent Pulp Manufacturing Company which manufactured the unique Thetford Pulp Ware. Now a private house, it has one of the few remaining horizontal water turbines in the country still in situ. There is an exhibition about Thetford Pulp Ware and examples of the product on display.Sat: 10.00-13.00

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THE HERITAGE OF SOUTH NORFOLKSouth Norfolk boasts a wealth of vibrant and attractive market towns, each with its own distinctive character and rich heritage. Amongst South Norfolk’s many historic highlights are the superb Edwardian and Georgian facades of Diss and the iconic 15th-century twin-towered Abbey and 17th-century Market Cross of Wymondham. Harleston is a wonderfully charming and elegant market town with a famous Italianate clock tower. Loddon, perfectly placed on the River Chet, has been a centre for trade since Norman times, whilst Hingham is renowned for its genteel atmosphere and sublime Georgian architecture. All are very easy to visit with much to offer, and a tour of these market towns is the perfect way to discover South Norfolk. For details of special South Norfolk events visit www.south-norfolk.gov.uk.

389TH BOMB GROUP MEMORIAL EXHIBITION The Old Chapel, Potash Lane, Hethel, NR14 8EYWWII airbase chapel/gymnasium building containing unique crucifix mural. Exhibition includes photos and memorabilia of the 389th Bomb Group. There is also a display of 466th Bomb Group Attlebridge memorabilia. New displays in the reconstructed Nissen Hut, including a special WWI display to commemorate the centenary of the start of the ‘Great War’.Sun: 10.00-16.00

BARFORD & DISTRICT WWI EXHIBITION Barford Village Hall, Chapel Street, Barford, NR9 4ABDisplays with a WWI theme relating to the impact of the Great War on rural communities. Exhibits include artefacts from the Norfolk Regiment, East Anglian Film Archive, BBC WWI coverage, local family histories and a recreation of a Edwardian tea shop.Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

BARFORD COCK INN WWI WEEKEND Watton Road, Barford, NR9 4ASThis former Georgian Inn reverts back to early war years and adopts the role of the local Army recruitment station. Oil lamps and candles replace electricity and the Inn décor is set in the early war years. There is a display relating to the Wartime Red Cross Hospital at Abbotsford and how the whole town raised money to help with its expenses.Sat: 10.00-23.00 Sun: 10.00-16.00

BARFORD: OLD SHEPHERD’S HUT Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, Barford, NR9 4AYLate 19th-century shepherd hut, formerly the home of German POW. Audio-visual display and National Historic Shepherd Hut archive exhibiting histories of local argricultural equipment manufacturers.Sat: 10.00-16.00 Sun: 09.30-16.00

BARFORD: ST BOTOLPH’S CHURCH & WWI COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION Church Road, Barford, NR9 4AUThis 12th-century church will be hosting displays relating to many of the local WWI commemorative memorials from towns and villages in the area. Displays will provide details behind the names of many of the fallen from the Great War. A mass will be held at the church on Sunday, visitors welcome.Sat: 10.00-16.00 Sun: 10.30-16.00

BARFORD: WWI-THEMED VINTAGE FARM MACHINERY & WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT Clearview, Cock Street, Barford, NR9 4BDA selection of working machinery once serviced and maintained by the local blacksmith. Vintage tools and old farm engines as would have been commonplace during WWI.Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

DESIGNMAKERS AT 21 21 St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LBAn early 19th-century shop and townhouse with a late 19th-century wooden shop front: now host to a new crafts studio and shop.Fri, Sat: 10.00-17.00

DISS CORN HALL 9A St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LBA Grade II listed classical hall built in 1854. Previously used as a corn exchange, library, magistrates court and is still the council chamber today. Exhibition and films of historic Diss and plans for the exciting redevelopment of the town centre.Fri: 10.00-16.00 Sat: 10.00-14.00

DISS MUSEUM 4-5 Market Place, Diss, IP22 4ABExhibition about the history of the town and area. Situated at the top of the Market Place, just south of the church.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

TROWSE : THE MANOR ROOMS The Street, Trowse, NR14 8STThe Manor Rooms date (according to a Victorian plaque) from 1604, and the building is of considerable architectural and historic interest. It is not listed, possibly due to ‘restoration’ work carried out in 1889. The alterations made at the time included installing high quality flint work, terracotta and half timbering in a 17th-century ‘style’. Readings from The Heretic, a new novel set in Tudor Norfolk by Henry Vyner-Brooks.Sun: 11.00-16.00

TROWSE: ST ANDREW’S CHURCH The Street, Trowse, NR14 8SXFounded in 1281, the church’s tower, south porch and nave were added in the 15th century along with a font that is still used today. St Andrew’s contains 16th-century life-size Dutch wooden figures, adorning the base of the pulpit, as well as a 1710 painting by Norwich artist Heins and carved wooden reredos showing a copy of an Italian masterpiece.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00 Sun: 12.00-16.00

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HINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH Bond Street, Hingham, NR9 4HAHingham Methodist Church was built around the turn of the 20th century. There will be exhibitions about ‘The American Connection’, Abraham Lincoln and Hingham in the First World War.Sat: 10.00-16.00

NORFOLK TANK MUSEUM Station Road, Forncett St Peter, NR16 1HZAn open day at the Norfolk Tank Museum.Sun: 10.00-16.00

THE PENNOYER CENTRE Station Road, Pullham St Mary, IP21 4QTThis 15th-century Guild Chapel and adjoining Victorian school have been transformed into an award-winning Heritage Community and Business Centre. Airship Exhibition: Pigs & People.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.00

ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, SHIMPLING

Dickleburgh Road, Shimpling, Diss, IP21 4UJWith its Norman round tower, it is a simple yet beautifully proportioned building with an octagonal 15th-century font and areas of distinguished medieval glass.Sat: 09.00-17.00 Sun: 10.00-17.00

TROWSE: WHITLINGHAM HALL Kirby Road, Trowse, NR14 8QHLarge Victorian conservatory and formal gardens. Parking is on the roadway leading to the Hall. Walking access uphill from Whitlingham Broad. Please note that there are no toilets on site and the steps into the conservatory are quite steep.Sun: 10.00-16.00

WYMONDHAM ABBEY Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PLOne of England’s 100 Best Churches. This parish church is a former abbey with a 900-year-old roof, Norman nave, flying angel roof, two historic Georgian organs and glittering golden screen, Sir Ninian Comper’s masterpiece. Approximately 20 minute guided tours when required, available every day during Heritage Open Days. Bell tower tours Sunday only, archive room open on Saturday and Sunday. Young children must be under supervision in the abbey and grounds. Refreshments available on Sunday afternoon.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-17.00, tours from 11.00 Sun: 12.30-17.00, tours from 13.00

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WYMONDHAM: BECKET’S CHAPEL 2 Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PBA 12th-century chantry, altered in the 14th century and restored in the 1870s. Used as a school from the Dissolution, then a parish hall and now an arts centre. Hammerbeam roof and other traces of the original Norman structure remain. A display of the history of the building and its uses will be provided.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-17.00 Sun: 12.00-17.00

WYMONDHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM The Bridewell, Norwich Road, Wymondham, NR18 0NSA 19th-century model prison telling the story of the building and the history of the town. Things to see, hear, do and touch, including stories of the town and WWI.Sat: 10.00-16.00

FRANCIS CUPISS Details of the history of the company, from its veterinary beginnings to its modern day printing. Practical demonstrations of traditional letterpress printing using our historic presses. Visitors are given the opportunity to have a go at printing something on our large hand-operated Columbian printing press, dating back to 1830.Thu: 14.00, 15.00 Fri, Sat: 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00

THE HISTORY OF ADVERTISING TRUST: CELEBRATING THE 1970S! A screening of a nostalgic selection from the nation’s TV advertising archives reflecting everyday British life in the 1970s. Organised in partnership with the ‘Saving the Seventies’ project (HLF/Association of Suffolk Museums). Allow up to 45 minutes.Fri: 10.30, 11.30

WALK AROUND HISTORIC CRINGLEFORD A walk of 1.5-2 miles around the old houses and buildings of Cringleford. Please note there will be no entry to the properties. Allow up to 2 hours.Sat: 13.45

WYMONDHAM MARKET CROSS Market Place, Wymondham, NR18 0AG17th-century Market Cross which is currently occupied and operated by the Tourist Information Centre.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-14.30

WYMONDHAM TOWN ARCHIVE EXHIBITION Wymondham Town Council Offices, 14 Middleton Street, Wymondham, NR18 0ADExhibition of the local documents, maps and photographs relating to the history of the town. The archive is in the 18th-century townhouse, which also houses Wymondham Town Council.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

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ST BENET’S ABBEY: GUIDED WALK & TOUR St Benet’s Road, Ludham, NR29 5NUFind out about medieval life at St Benet’s and how monks changed the Broads landscape on a 3-mile guided walk from Ludham Bridge to the newly renovated Abbey. Includes a tour of the site led by trained guides. Local on street parking available. Event is subject to good weather, call 07531 243543 to confirm on the day. Allow up to 3 hours.Sat, Sun: 10.00

ST PETER’S CHURCH, NORTH BARNINGHAM Barningham Road, North Barningham, NR11 7LB15th-century church on a hilltop south of Sheringham. Featuring splendid series of Palgrave monuments, the enigmatic ‘rose window’ floor design in the nave, the angels above the chancel step and the carving in the sanctuary.Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.30

THE CONTROL TOWER Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Walsingham, NR22 6AZWWII control tower for Old North Creake Airfield, renovated with art deco interior. Formerly home to 100 Group of Bomber Command. Tours and photographic exhibition.Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 13.00-17.00

CROMER RAILWAY SIGNAL BOX Off Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9STCromer Railway Signal Box is a Grade II listed building. It was built by the Midland & Great Northern Railway in 1922 using concrete blocks manufactured by M&GN at their Melton Constable Works. Last used operationally in 2000, it has been renovated by a local group of volunteers. Set in a two-acre site containing railway artefacts, the box has an operational 35-lever frame.Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.30-15.30

MUSEUM OF THE BROADS The Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DAEnjoy the museum for free and watch craftspeople at work.Sat, Sun: 10.30-16.00

ST BENET’S ABBEY St Benet’s Road, Ludham, NR29 5NUCome and hear some medieval music and storytelling in this fantastic historic setting. There will be guides on site to provide 45 minute tours.Sat, Sun: 10.30-16.30ToursSat: 11.00, 13.00, 14.00Sun: 11.00, 13.00, 15.00

North Norfolk’s history is fascinating and intriguing and ready for you to discover in so many ways. From museums telling the tales of everything from fishing to agriculture, railways harking back to a golden era and stately homes fit for a king, nowhere is quite like North Norfolk to take you back in time. Highlights include Her Majesty the Queen’s country retreat of Sandringham, the magnificent Palladian mansion of Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall with its unique interior and award-winning five-acre walled garden, and the National Trust’s Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall. For more information see visitnorthnorfolk.com.

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GRESSENHALL FARM AND WORKHOUSE & NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE Gressenhall, Dereham, NR20 4DRThe story of rural Norfolk with a historic workhouse, museum of life on the land and traditional working farm. Find out about your local area’s archaeology. Follow the brown signs from Dereham town centre.Sun: 10.00-17.00

ST PETER’S CHURCH, RIDDLESWORTH Riddlesworth, IP22 2TASt Peter’s Church will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.Sat, Sun: 10.00-16.00

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POSTAL BOOKING FORM FOR EVENTS BOOKED THROUGH HEART

HAVE YOU ENCLOSED YOUR S.A.E? PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE TO: HODS BOOKINGS, HEART, THE GUILDHALL, GAOL HILL, NORWICH NR2 1JS

You can download this form or send your booking request via www.heritagecity.org/hods Alternatively, pull out or photocopy this form, complete and send with a stamped addressed

envelope to the address below.

intu.co.uk/chapelfield

One HUGE weekend celebrating all our fantastic cafés, restaurants and foodie shops! Chefs, live demos and free sampling. Come along and tuck in!

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Heritage Open Days 2014 Norwich & Norfolk