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Our events for
2021-2
Events are free to members,
£2.50 for visitors.
We are looking forward to seeing our members for the first time since lockdown – and hopefully meeting new members and friends, too. There will be an entertaining pictorial quiz after the AGM, and refreshments will be served, with time for a chat. All safety measures will be followed. The wearing of masks is advised, chairs will be spaced, and hand sanitizer will be available at the door.
in the Memorial Hall, Links
Avenue, Brundall MEDIEVAL
GRAFFITI: A Window
on the Past An
illustrated talk by Matt Champion Prior to about 1850 all forms of graffiti were, like the outrageous marginalia of a medieval manuscript, generally
accepted
by society. As a result, our medieval churches
are covered in hundreds of thousands of largely
unrecorded inscriptions. They deal with matters
of faith, of commerce and of life and death,
waiting only for someone to read them.
in
the
Memorial Hall,
Links
Avenue, Brundall JARROLD
250: A HISTORY An
illustrated talk by Pete Goodrum
Writer and broadcaster Pete Goodrum will
be telling us about the history of the Jarrold
organisation. Based on his best selling book Jarrold
250: A History his talk will cover the
full story of this world famous company and the
people who built it.
in
the
Memorial Hall, Links Avenue, Brundall LASTS
& 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.
in
the
Memorial Hall, Links Avenue, Brundall AN
AFTERNOON TEA WITH ELIZABETH FRY A
costumed presentation by Georgette
Vale We will join Mrs
Fry in 1845 and hear her reflect on her life as
a Quaker in Norfolk and London and work as a
prison reformer, philanthropist, anti-slavery
campaigner and much more besides.
in
the
Memorial Hall, Links Avenue, Brundall THE
GREAT THORPE RAILWAY DISASTER 1874 An
illustrated talk by Phyllida Scrivens
in
the
Memorial Hall, Links Avenue, Brundall THE MEDIEVAL
MISERICORDS IN
NORWICH CATHEDRAL An illustrated talk by David Berwick Monastic
prayer in medieval times required standing for
long periods. Upturned seating sometimes had a
small shelf constructed underneath to allow
the user to lean against it. Despite being
hidden, they were often skilfully carved. This
talk will provide a pictorial re-appraisal of
their alluring fascination and an evaluation
of the importance of the Norwich misericords
within an historical and national context.
in the Memorial Hall, Links
Avenue, Brundall EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN An illustrated talk by Joy Evitt Most
women at the beginning of the twentieth century
were to be seen and not heard. They did not have
the vote and had few legal rights but some
bravely broke the mould. This talk details the
activities of some of the remarkable women who
did much to improve the lives of others both at
home and abroad.
H.M.
QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE In
2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the
first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum
Jubilee, seventy years of service, having
acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 at
the age of 25. There will be a
four-day Bank Holiday weekend and BLHG will be
taking part in local celebrations.
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Saturday 2nd October at 2.30pm
Saturday
6th
November at 2.30pm
Saturday
8th
January 2.30pm
Saturday
5th
February at 2.30pm
Saturday 5th March at 2.30pm
Saturday 2nd
April at 2.30pm
Saturday
7th May at 2.30pm
Friday 3rd to Monday 5th June
2022 |
50th
Anniversary Celebration BLHG has been working in
partnership with the school to mark its official
opening in 1970.
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