Tickets for our evening events are available on the door, free to members, £2.50 to non-members. All events, except the June visit, take place at Brundall Memorial Hall, Links Avenue, at 7.30pm.

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Thursday 17th October

THE HISTORY OF NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL

An illustrated talk by Jason Raper

Many famous names have trod the boards of this illustrious theatre for over 260 years.  A fascinating story of upheavals and artistic differences will unfold from its Georgian beginnings through the Regency and Victorian periods, the devastating fire of 1934 and WW2 air raids to its £10 million refurbishment in 2007 and its vibrant operation today.

Thursday 21st November

THE MARINA GREAT YARMOUTH 1937-1979

An illustrated talk by Colin Miller

Bathing Beauties, Knobbly Knees and Music by the Sea

The variable fortunes of the Marina mirror those of Great Yarmouth in the struggle to retain its position as a premier UK seaside holiday resort. Colin Miller will trace the rise and fall of the theatre, the rationale and politics behind its creation and ultimate demise, and the development of its unique style of entertainment acts  which performed there during its lifetime.

Thursday 16th January

THE HISTORY OF NORFOLK - ON A STICK

An illustrated talk by Dr Andrew Tullett

The tradition of erecting village signs began in Norfolk. Over 500 Norfolk villages now display their ‘history on a stick’, more than any other county. In this illustrated talk, Dr. Andrew Tullett invites you to travel through time, from the prehistoric to the present-day, using images from the signs for inspiration.

Thursday 20th February

A CONVERSATION BY THE FARM GATE

 A talk by Kevin Parfitt

Farmer and Methodist lay preacher Kevin Parfitt will bring his box of curiosities and mementoes to give an insight to village life in Bergh Apton, but mainly the history of Church Farm which has been in his family for 108 years and his own home since 1949.  Although much of his land has been sold over the years due to changes in farming economics, he says: 'I can still enjoy my surroundings, whether I own the land or not.'

Thursday 19th March

AN AFTERNOON TEA WITH ELIZABETH FRY

A costumed talk by Georgette Vale

Thursday 16th April

THE LADY LORD MAYORS OF NORWICH

An illustrated talk by Phyllida Scrivens

Since 1923 when Ethel Colman became the first female Lord Mayor, both of Norwich and in the UK, there have been a further sixteen women who have worn the historic chain of civic office.  Using interview and research material, Phyllida Scrivens explores their diverse and remarkable lives, both personal and public. 

Her award-winning book, a group biography on this subject, will be on sale.

Thursday 21st May

LASTS AND LEATHER: LET’S TALK ABOUT SHOES

An illustrated talk by Barbara Miller

From earliest times people have needed shoes. How did they evolve,  how are they made and why are they such a source fascination to women?  We will look at the evolution of shoes and the Norwich shoe trade; a huge part of the city’s economy for generations.

Thursday 18th June

DAYTIME VISIT & TOUR: MONASTIC LIFE AT NORWICH CATHEDRAL

From 1096 to 1538 Norwich Cathedral was home to a community of Benedictine monks. Today, all that remains of their large complex of buildings is the fine cloister, the largest in any English cathedral On this tour we will discover the monks’ pattern of daily life and Terry Adkin, our guide, will refer to the Rule of Saint Benedict and the cathedral records.
 
Further details about the time and price of the tour will be publicised nearer the time.

Thursday 23rd July

BRUNDALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Followed by a talk/event linked to our 2019-2020 project: Brundall Primary School's 50th anniversary.