Celebrating the Town’s Past

The Aylsham Local History Society began in June 1984 through the enthusiasm of a group of local people with an interest in the history of this wonderful Norfolk market town. The Society arranges a diverse programme of lectures, visits and social events.

• A series of monthly evening lectures is held during the winter months with afternoon lectures during the summmer months.
• Several excursions are made to augment the lectures and to visit places of historical interest. Members are also invited to a Social Event each Spring.
• A Journal & Newsletter is issued three times a year to members, summarising the lectures and excursions. Past volumes are available on our Archives pages, along with a full index and search facility for researchers.
• By courtesy of the Aylsham Town Council members can also undertake research using the Aylsham Town Archive. Help can be obtained with the guidance of a dedicated group of volunteers led by Maggie Vaughan-Lewis, Hon. Archivist. The Aylsham Archive, has a wonderful collection of printed material and photographs spanning over 200 years, now available online at https://aylshamtownarchive.org. The Archive is usually open each Wednesday from 10.00am – noon – but please check with the Council office first.