Domestic and Industrial Heritage
The Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AS
Why does Harleston have so many alleyways? Look at how and why they developed and the huge number of crafts and trades that operated in them. Like many small rural towns, Harleston was self sufficient through most of it’s past. There were many butchers, a real concentration of maltsters and brewers. Not to mention the markets, mineral water bottlers and metal workers. So many of these are still visible in our alleyways or ‘yards’. Some have kept the names of the trades once operated here, in others you need to look more deeply. Come and explore with our local experts.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1100-1215 and 1400-1515
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1100-1215 and 1400-1515
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100-1215 and 1400-1515
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1100-1215 and 1400-1515
Location & directions
The Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AS
- Directions:
- We will meet in the courtyard to the Swan Hotel
- Contact on day:
- Chris Green
- Telephone number:
- +447889855132
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.
- Booking contact name:
- The Forum
- Booking website:
- https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com
- Booking opens:
- 26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 03:00 PM
Additional information
This event forms part of a town wide community programme involving over 20 local groups to celebrate Heritage Open Days.
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
