On 12 August 1915 the 1/5th Battalion Norfolks advanced on Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on the Suvla Plain at Gallipoli. They never returned. An official report stated they had been 'lost to sight and sound'. Now, historian Steve Smith's brand-new book, The Norfolks at Gallipoli 12 August 1915: Truth and Myth, provides a definitive account of […]
Join the team at Lynn Museum as we take a festive trip back through time to discover the celebrations of Christmas past! Prepare for to mark the festival of Saturnalia in Roman Britain, explore the food served at a medieval feast, make your own Victorian decorations, and discover what Christmas was like in the First […]
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. The final […]
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. In January […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In January, explore artefacts used by RAF pilots during the Second World War. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating […]
Freelance educator Mark Taylor will be discussing the importance of World War 2 RAF reconnaissance, and the techniques required to gather crucial intelligence and photography ahead of missions. Also, discover the surprising links between wartime intelligence gathering and the blockbuster film series Star Wars. What do the attack on the Death Star and the Dambusters […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In February be inspired by the designs of Frederick Savage’s fairground creations, and try your hand at sign writing. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum […]
Guest speaker Ron Feakes will discuss the work of Savages, the King's Lynn steam engine manufacturing business which was formed in 1850 by local businessman and Mayor Frederick Savage. In this talk Ron will discuss some of Savages' lesser-known creations, including the fascinating 'Little Samson' steam tractors, as well as the industrial and financial challenges […]
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. As we […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In March, try your hand at retro rag rugging using recycled fabrics. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating is […]
Was it really the good old days? How much has life changed in those 60 years? Did the bath really hang on the garage wall? Are grocery deliveries really a modern concept? Kevin Boardman revisits a rural Norfolk childhood in the 1950s and 60s. £2 per person, free for Norfolk Museums Passholders. Booking is recommended […]
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. In April […]
