Broadland
Properties and events in Broadland
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“Symbolism at Blickling Hall in the Tudor-Stuart Age of Symbolism”.
Blickling Hall is a wonderful collection of obvious and not so obvious symbolism that was itself part of the wider world of Tudor-Stuart symbolism. Historian Dr Victor Morgan reveals some of the meaning that have been lost over the centuries.
80th VE/VJ days commemoration event: Discover the Girl Guides secret army
As part of 80th VE/VJ commemorations learn about the Guide International Service (G.I.S.); Guide leaders who formed an Army of Goodwill, amongst the first relief workers into Europe, including Bergen-Belsen, and Malaya at the end of World War II.
A window on the past.
Pubs to barbers, outfitters to book shops - discover the shops of yesterday's Aylsham through the windows of the shops today's Aylsham. Some of shops are displaying photos of their shops from the past. Pick up a trail to find them all.
Architecture in Print
The collections of Norwich Printing Museum will be on display at Blickling Hall, while Student Residents will create new printed artworks, and visitors can print a special Keepsake, around the theme of Architecture.
Art Exhibition
Members from the Great Yarmouth Guild of Artists will be exhibiting a wide variety of their Art work most of which may be purchased. Tea & cakes will be on sale
Aylsham Roman Project - The story so far
Find out more about the fascinating discoveries unearthed at Woodgate Nursery during annual community digs which have been exploring this site since 2016. This illustrated talk will give an overview of past digs and explain new discoveries.
History Mystery Walk
Calling all budding history detectives. Eliminate all the suspects and use the information you discover on this illustrated walking tour around Aylsham to find out who committed the crime and solve this 'History Mystery'
Meet Edward Paston
Drop in to this large historic church to discover Blofield's connections with members of the famous Paston family. Enlarged in the 14th century from a previous, smaller building Blofield church has seen worship and welcomed visitors since the 1420s.
Opening Windows on Hellesdon’s Architecture
Set in a beautiful and unique post-war Church, enjoy displays of photographs, maps, models and displays; with activities for all ages.
Oulton Chapel Open Day
A Grade II listed chapel that opened as a non-conformist place of worship in 1731. It is virtually unchanged from how it would have originally looked with its Flemish style red brick exterior and original box pews in the upper gallery.
RAF Coltishall Heritage Centre
Tour – A unique opportunity to visit the Centre, take part in a guided convoy tour of the former station in your own car to see the many features of this iconic Battle of Britain and Cold War station and get up close to our Jaguar.
Rummaging through Roman Relics
Come and explore some of the finds from the Roman dig at Woodgate Nursery and find out more about what has been found at this fascinating site. Try your hand at mini metal detecting for Roman coins. Model your own roundhouse to take home with you
South Walsham - St Mary's Church
Discover a medieval church full of interesting features. Two churches in the same churchyard is an unusual feature
The Red Cross in Thorpe St Andrew
This walk covers the four war time Auxiliary hospitals in Thorpe used in 1914-1918 with a special mention of Coonoor at 151 Yarmouth Road.
Tour describing the internal & external features of our special church
All Saints Church has a nationally important wall painting of St Christopher & a regionally important font. Free walk round guides are available. Many comment on the peaceful & calm atmosphere in this small village church surrounded by fields
Victorian Churches - reinvention or ravaging?: a talk on how old churches were rebuilt in the 19th century
As part of our 'Victorian Churches - reinvention or ravaging?' programme, join us for a talk that focuses on Victorian approaches to reinventing the Anglican Church.
Victorian Churches- reinvention or ravaging?: Haveringland Church Open Day
An open day with a talk and displays about Haveringland Church- an example of a Victorian rebuild and a recent major repair and improvement project to create a 'Festival Church' and Community Hub.
Visit our peaceful round towered church & eco friendly churchyard
Discover a delightful Grade I-listed, round-towered medieval church building which overlooks the rolling fields that surround the eco-friendly churchyard. Walk around guides are free.
We're going on an architecture hunt!
Get your building binoculars on! Unusual bricks, odd shaped windows, interesting engravings .... follow the trail and see if you can find the buildings where all the photos have been taken. Can you spot all the features?
Workhouse Walk
An illustrated history walking tour of Aylsham which will take in the Market Place, old railway line and the Workhouse site. The walk will be illustrated with a number of archive photographs so that the past and present can be seen in situ.