Talks 2019 - 2020
Dereham Heritage Trust
Trinity Methodist Church, Dereham
Talks are held at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Theatre Street, Dereham, NR19 2EP at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. See below for details of an interesting variety of talks.
Admission for each evening talk is £1 for members and £3 for non-members. Visitors are always welcome, with the fee payable on the door.
Our next talk is on Wednesday 10 July 2019
To Market, to Market
Speaker: Mary Fewster
From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, how did the people of East Anglia manage the movement of goods and livestock to and from markets and fairs, both local and at a distance? We look at those involved, their vehicles, and the effects on roads and roadside facilities.
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Programme of Events 2019 - 20
Wednesday 14 August 2019
Members only event
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Kett's Rebellion: rebel or hero?
Speaker: Barbara Miller
We will look at the reasons for the rising, the people involved and why it became a national issue.
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Dereham Heritage Trust Dinner
The George Hotel, Derham
Wednesday 13 November 2019
Displaying Seahenge
Speaker: Hannah Jackson, Norfolk Museums Service
Twenty years after the excavation of this Bronze Age Timber Circle from the beach at Holme in west Norfolk, discover more about the fascinating story of this 4,000 year old site. Hear about the challenges of displaying the original timbers within the Lynn Museum from former Redevelopment Project Manager Hannah Jackson.
Wednesday 11 December 2019
Herbert Cave - his life and early 20th century photography
Speakers: Sue Walker White and Robena Brown
Wednesday 8 January 2020
King's Lynn - A hidden gem
Speaker: Michael Aldiss
Michael’s talk will include the development of the town from 1086 to the present day. You will be taken on a town walk from Saturday Market Place to Tuesday Market Place, taking in some of the town’s historic and iconic buildings.
Wednesday 12 February 2020
Annual General Meeting
Members only event
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Kett's Rebellion: rebel or hero?
Speaker: Barbara Miller
We will look at the reasons for the rising, the people involved and why it became a national issue.
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Dereham Heritage Trust Dinner
The George Hotel, Derham
Wednesday 13 November 2019
Displaying Seahenge
Speaker: Hannah Jackson, Norfolk Museums Service
Twenty years after the excavation of this Bronze Age Timber Circle from the beach at Holme in west Norfolk, discover more about the fascinating story of this 4,000 year old site. Hear about the challenges of displaying the original timbers within the Lynn Museum from former Redevelopment Project Manager Hannah Jackson.
Wednesday 11 December 2019
Herbert Cave - his life and early 20th century photography
Speakers: Sue Walker White and Robena Brown
Wednesday 8 January 2020
King's Lynn - A hidden gem
Speaker: Michael Aldiss
Michael’s talk will include the development of the town from 1086 to the present day. You will be taken on a town walk from Saturday Market Place to Tuesday Market Place, taking in some of the town’s historic and iconic buildings.
Wednesday 12 February 2020
Annual General Meeting
