Broadland
Properties and events in Broadland
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"Coast and Country" - An exhibition of oil paintings
"Coast and Country" - a unique exhibition of oil paintings by John S Applegate over the weekend of 12th and 13th September. Refreshments available.
All Saints Church, Hemblington - Small group tours of the interior and exterior of the church
Come and find out more about this small flint Medieval round towered church with its unique nationally important St Christopher wall painting along with a regionally important font with an eco-friendly managed churchyard.
Chapel Lane
A guided walk up Chapel Lane highlighting its historic buildings and some former occupants.
Exhibition: Blofield - A Living History
The Living History of 12 Blofield Villagers, with pictures, words & artefacts. Explore 102 years of recently discovered archives history. Find out who Margaret Harker was, & discover Blofield Tennis Club's 100 year past. Tea & Cake available.
Getting into a spin
Echoing the traditional everyday histories of many of the inhabitants of Aylsham, the Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will be in the centre to demonstrate a spinning wheel and a loom and invite visitors to have-a-go.
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'- Ages 5+
Lives Through Papers - Five generations through records.
Explore the Nobbs family - starting with Elizabeth Nobbs who ran the town post office from the 5th of January 1811 - with Catherine Mullenger and discover more about the seven generations of the family.
Meet the Neighbours
Who lived in this street? Discover the shop keepers of yesterday's Aylsham through the windows of the shops today's Aylsham. Some of shops are displaying photos of the previous residents of shops from the past. Pick up a trail to find them all.
Oulton Chapel
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 and much more.
St Peter's Church, Haveringland
Come and visit our wonderful church, which also doubles as our Community Hub. Refreshments will be on offer throughout the weekend, alongside displays and activities related to our local history, including RAF Swannington and Haveringland Hall.
The Great Fire of South Walsham 1827
A living history experience, telling the story of a fire which devastated South Walsham in Georgian times. Meet villagers telling the story of that fateful day, find out who started the blaze and how the 200th anniversary will be commemorated.
The Story of the Blickling Nissen Huts
The story of the Blickling Nissen huts and the families who lived there.
Time to celebrate: 10 years of the ARC, 100 years of Thinking Day
Celebrate the ARC's 10th anniversary, and 100 years of Thinking Day, when Girl Guides remember friends all over the world - 11.5 million members in 153 countries. Celebrate enjoying displays, finding out about 1920s Guide Nora or play a wide game
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.