Talks 2021
Because of COVID-19 (coronavirus), our normal evening talks have not been taking place, and instead we have been arranging on line talks for our members and visitors - scroll down for details. Please note that we are often making talks available a week or so before the meeting date, then holding a one hour Zoom meeting, usually with the presenter, to answer questions and enjoy a discussion at the normal time of 7.30pm on the scheduled date.
Depending on government advice, we hope to restart our evening meetings as from our August talk.
Our normal charge is £1 for a member, £3 for a non-member. For details and to make payment, please email ken-hawkins@tiscali.co.uk. You may want to consider joining us - only £12 single or £20 two at the same address.
Updated 11 June 2021
Depending on government advice, we hope to restart our evening meetings as from our August talk.
Our normal charge is £1 for a member, £3 for a non-member. For details and to make payment, please email ken-hawkins@tiscali.co.uk. You may want to consider joining us - only £12 single or £20 two at the same address.
Updated 11 June 2021
Dereham Heritage Trust
Trinity Methodist Church, Dereham
When we can again hold physical talks, they will be 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.
Please see our programme below.
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.
Please see our programme below.
Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Theatre Street, Dereham, NR19 2EP
Programme of Events 2021
Until at least July 2021, we are presenting talks on line. Members will receive details of how to access these (see the note at the top of this page). Visitors will also receive these details on payment of £3 per talk.
You can see the August talk at a time of your own choosing, then join in with a live discussion on the scheduled evening, including questions and discussion.
sWhen normal meetings can recommence, all talks are at 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Theatre Street, Dereham NR19 2EP, unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday 11 August
The small-holding movement - A social and agricultural experiment
'Back to the land' has long been seen as an answer to all our ills, but for a short time in the early 1900s it was accepted as government policy and small-holdings were seen as a way to provide for 1st World War veterans and the unemployed as well as a first step on the ladder for farm workers to become independent farmers themselves. This lecture will look at the life of the smallholder in the interwar years and consider how far these aims were met.
Speaker: Susanna Wade Martins
Wednesday 8 September
Five o’clock tea with Betsy
Come and Join Mrs Fry in 1845 and hear her tell of her life as a Quaker and her work as a prison reformer, philanthropist, anti-slavery campaigner, and more besides.
Speaker: Elizabeth Fry (Georgette Vale)
Wednesday 13 October
The Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England Project
The Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval Project is a major capital development that will transform the visitor offer at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, showcasing one of Europe’s finest medieval buildings. The project will deliver full accessibility to all levels of the Keep including the battlements. It will create dynamic new interpretation of this iconic Norfolk building, the centrepiece of which will be a new permanent British Museum Partnership Gallery. The project will have museum-wide impact, creating new visitor entrances, café and retail spaces and improving the facilities for schools and other specialist groups. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this exciting capital redevelopment is complemented by a four year programme of activities and events that will engage with both existing and new audiences across Norfolk and beyond.
Speaker: Dr Robin Hanley Assistant Head of Museums, Norfolk Museums Service
Wednesday 10 November
Hobbies
Details to follow
Speaker: Martin Flegg
Wednesday 8 December
A Tudor Christmas with Hexachordia
The three members of Hexachordia present a unique blend of historical narrative, contemporary accounts, visual images and live music, played on an array of instruments. They celebrate the festive season as it was under Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, combining music, mirth and merriment. Listen to some of your favourite carols as you may not have heard them before; they have their origins in the Medieval and Tudor eras. And many any of the traditions associated with Christmas are equally ancient. Discover how the world was turned upside down for a day and how they celebrated Twelfth Night.
NB: Venue is the Wellspring Centre
Wednesday 11 August
The small-holding movement - A social and agricultural experiment
'Back to the land' has long been seen as an answer to all our ills, but for a short time in the early 1900s it was accepted as government policy and small-holdings were seen as a way to provide for 1st World War veterans and the unemployed as well as a first step on the ladder for farm workers to become independent farmers themselves. This lecture will look at the life of the smallholder in the interwar years and consider how far these aims were met.
Speaker: Susanna Wade Martins
Wednesday 8 September
Five o’clock tea with Betsy
Come and Join Mrs Fry in 1845 and hear her tell of her life as a Quaker and her work as a prison reformer, philanthropist, anti-slavery campaigner, and more besides.
Speaker: Elizabeth Fry (Georgette Vale)
Wednesday 13 October
The Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England Project
The Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval Project is a major capital development that will transform the visitor offer at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, showcasing one of Europe’s finest medieval buildings. The project will deliver full accessibility to all levels of the Keep including the battlements. It will create dynamic new interpretation of this iconic Norfolk building, the centrepiece of which will be a new permanent British Museum Partnership Gallery. The project will have museum-wide impact, creating new visitor entrances, café and retail spaces and improving the facilities for schools and other specialist groups. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this exciting capital redevelopment is complemented by a four year programme of activities and events that will engage with both existing and new audiences across Norfolk and beyond.
Speaker: Dr Robin Hanley Assistant Head of Museums, Norfolk Museums Service
Wednesday 10 November
Hobbies
Details to follow
Speaker: Martin Flegg
Wednesday 8 December
A Tudor Christmas with Hexachordia
The three members of Hexachordia present a unique blend of historical narrative, contemporary accounts, visual images and live music, played on an array of instruments. They celebrate the festive season as it was under Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, combining music, mirth and merriment. Listen to some of your favourite carols as you may not have heard them before; they have their origins in the Medieval and Tudor eras. And many any of the traditions associated with Christmas are equally ancient. Discover how the world was turned upside down for a day and how they celebrated Twelfth Night.
NB: Venue is the Wellspring Centre
Admission is £1 for members of Dereham Heritage Trust and £3 for non-members. Refreshments are included. Visitors are always welcome, with the fee payable on the door.
