Plaster pargeting on the front of the cottage.
Welcome to East Dereham's Local History and Archaeology Museum
This delightful cottage, dating from 1502 is the oldest domestic building in the market town of Dereham. It houses displays of Dereham's local history and the archaeology of the surrounding area, in the Breckland region of central Norfolk. The Museum was founded, and is still run, by volunteer members of the Dereham Antiquarian Society. The Society's collection of historic artefacts and documents is a valuable community and educational resource. Come and discover Dereham's Heritage.
News
Prize winners from the Mannington Hall Living History Weekend are as follows:
Guess the Exhibits – Lady Walpole – Mannington Hall
K Warsencroft - Aylsham
Halloween Treasure Hunt – Irene - Eaton, nr Norwich
Raffle
Hamper: Mr Buxton – Wroxham
Brandy Chocolates: Rose Prior – Dereham
Red Wine: Mrs Clarke – Holt
Liqueur Chocolates: Mrs Ashworth – Aylsham
Selection Box: Mrs Gibson – Taverham
Bailey’s Chocolate: Mrs Davies – Dereham
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum Displays:
• The History and Archaeology of Dereham and the surrounding area
• Local Collections Room, with photographs and memorabilia from bygone Dereham
• The Story of the Infamous Bishop Bonner and the history of the building
• A Dereham Beer House with an exhibition on the pubs and brewers of the town
• History of Health and Medicine in Dereham
• Dereham Industry 'Hobbies' and 'Metamec' display
Opening Times:
Open Friday and Saturday until 31st October.
Open October half term week, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2.00 - 4.30pm.
Entrance £1 adults and 50p children (5 - 16) Under 5 years: free
Wheelchair access on ground floor.
