Brush Making Talks

Ken Doughty of the Society of Brushmakers' Descendants is coming to Diss Museum's Heritage Open Days to deliver talks on the heritage of brush making, both as a staple and long-loved part of Diss and district history but as a skill treasured across the country. Discussing topics of the Aldrich Brush factory in Diss, the Tramp Route across England along which brush makers would travel, and secret societies that ran through the craft, Ken's one hour talk will be a treasure trove of information!

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Talk at 12:00

Sunday 13 September:

Talk at 14:00

Location & directions

St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QQ

Directions:

Hosted at St Mary's Church, Diss, in the centre of the town at the top of Market Hill. It is opposite and visible from the museum. Stewards to the museum will be present to direct and support visitors during the event.

Contact on day:

Jan Smith

Telephone number:

+447746586799

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

This is a ticketed event, booked online through the Diss Museum website. If not all spaces are sold by the day of the talk, then drop in seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Booking contact name:

Bernadette Chamley

Booking telephone number:

+447801146832

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.dissmuseum.co.uk/what-s-on

Booking opens:

01 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

St Mary's Church has wheelchair access, accessible toilets, and is a largely level space. For those with visual impairments, this talk is spoken and has items for object handling. Sighted guidance will be available if requested.

Additional information

Max number of people:

60

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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