Aylsham Local History Society

Chanter's Jigge Social Event - 'Dancing Through Time'
2022-07-30 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Aylsham Town Hall, Market Square, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR116EL
Please put Saturday 30th July 2022 in your diary…
If you enjoy good tunes, lively entertainment and good company, then Chanter’s Jigge is the band for you. They cross the centuries with colourful performances of music from around Europe and beyond, playing a unique array of traditional, ancient and modern instruments.
Their musical influences and experience span many years. Performances are devised using sounds from past and present, both played and spoken. They blend folk tunes with early and traditional music. Medieval dances rub shoulders with Victorian ballads. Lively sea shanties and traditional chorus songs are served up with foot tapping jigs and reels. They play catchy tunes, new arrangements of old favourites and some of their own invention. Singing along in the chorus songs, clapping and stamping in the jigs and reels are encouraged. Spontaneous dancing and leaping have been known to take place!
Please let Sue Sharpe know if interested.

Visit to Warham Camp (Iron-Age Fort)
2022-07-07 | Warham Camp, Warham, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1NJ
Visit to Warham Camp (Iron Age Fort) with John Davies – details and booking information to be confirmed shortly

Visit to Sutton Hoo
2022-06-07 | Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ, United Kingdom
Visit to Sutton Hoo – details and booking information to be confirmed shortly

All aboard the Ghost Train: Jamie Fox and Nigel Digby
2022-05-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer Afternoon Series 2022
A talk by Jamie Fox & Nigel Digby with tea/cake!
2:30pm at The Friendship Hall
Please email alhssecretary@gmail.com to book a place and help us assess likely numbers.

Trip to Wymondham Museum & Abbey with lunch at The Lemon Tree
2022-05-16 | Wymondham Abbey, Church St, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0PH
On Monday 16th May we have a coach trip to Wymondham to visit the Museum (opening especially) and Abbey (with a tour) with lunch at The Lemon Tree Cafe a short walk between the two.
Leaving the Market Place by 9:30am and returning by 6pm.
Lunch offers the following choice of a main course and dessert for £13 per person (see note below with reduction for those who have already paid)
Main course

Goats cheese and caramelised onion tart served with salad and chips
Beef Lasagne served with salad and chips or garlic bread
Vegetarian Moussaka served with salad and chips or garlic bread
Fish Pie served with salad and chips

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding and caramel sauce
Cheesecake
Fruit Salad
Cheese and Biscuits

Teas, coffees, soft drinks, wine, beers and Prosecco available at extra cost.
The total cost will be £34.50
Please email Sue Sharpe at alhssecretary@gmail.com for further information and to book.

Reading and analysing the historic landscape of your area : Adrian O’dell
2022-05-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Quaker Meeting House, Peggs Yard off Red Lion Street, Aylsham, NR11 6ER, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer Afternoon Series 2022
GIS or Geographic Information Systems has been an important tool in archaeology since the early 1990s.
A talk by Adrian O’dell, 2:30pm
Please email alhssecretary@gmail.com to book a place and help us assess likely numbers.

Thomas Becket in Norfolk : Vic Morgan
2022-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer Afternoon Series 2022
A talk by Vic Morgan, 2:30pm.
Please email alhssecretary@gmail.com to book a place and help us assess likely numbers.

Thomas Fowell Buxton of North Repps, anti-slavery campaigner : Rob Knee
2022-03-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom

A Letter to Mr Urban: John Adey Repton's account of the "Altar Piece in Aylsham Church : Clare Haynes
2022-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United Kingdom
For ZOOM details please email Sue Sharpe – alhssecretary@gmail.com

The M&GN and North Norfolk : Nigel Digby
2022-01-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom

Iron Age Norfolk - Dr John Davies
2021-11-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
Iron Age Norfolk – Dr John Davies

Norwich - A Black History : Paul Dickson
2021-10-28 20:30 - 23:00 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
Paul celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas, the 1960’s US airman, who settled in Norfolk and gave soul to the Orford Cellar.
Paul also looks at slavery – those involved in the slave trade and the abolitionists from Norfolk like Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau. We also explore the work of 19th century Norfolk boxing hero Jem Mace with black boxers and the great contributions of soldier, historian, archaeologist and philanthropist, Frederick Duleep Singh and his sister Sophia Duleep Singh, who was a leading suffragette.

19th century industrial activity in Norfolk and its market towns : Adrian O'Dell
2021-10-07 20:30 - 22:30 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
Please Note: The ALHS AGM is being held before this lecture at 7:00pm

ALHS AGM
2021-10-07 19:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
Thursday, 7 October 2021, refreshments at 7pm in the Friendship Hall, AGM followed by talk by Adrian O’dell on 19th century industrial activity in Norfolk and its market towns. See LECTURES

Aylsham History Weekend - September
2021-09-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Aylsham Town Hall, Market Square, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR116EL
Aylsham History Weekend
Saturday September 25th
Aylsham Town Hall 9am – 1 pm A morning of films, exhibitions, information from Aylsham History Society, Aylsham Heritage Centre, Aylsham Roman Project and Aylsham Archives • Need help deciphering an old document such as a will, letter or deed? Bring it along and the archivist will give you a hand! • Information about the history and renovation of the Pauper’s Graveyard. • Information to mark the anniversary of Joseph Clover’s death • Marriott’s Way exhibition • Short history walk in and around the Market Place at 11am • Updates on the Roman Project Free Entry, Everyone welcome. Refreshments available.
History Weekend Sept

Bure Navigation Conservation Trust - Aylsham Navigation Talk
2021-09-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Horstead Tithe Barn, Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP, United Kingdom
Bure Navigation Conservation Trust
Talk by Margaret Bird
Hard times for Horstead and Coltishall – The opening of the Aylsham Navigation in 1779
Thursday 23 September @ 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Horstead Tithe Barn, Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP
Entry £3.00

Aylsham History Weekend - History Walk
2021-08-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Heritage Centre, Aylsham, St Michaels Church, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR116EL
History Walks Friday 20th at 7pm and Sunday 22nd at 2pm Approx 90 mins – starting at the Heritage Centre – route includes the history of the Railway and the Workhouse.
£7 per person including refreshments. Booking essential.
Dogs welcome www.aylshamheritage.com

Aylsham History Weekend - Tea, Cake & Mardle
2021-08-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Aylsham Town Hall, Market Square, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR116EL
Tea, Cake and Mardle
Saturday 21st August 2pm – 5pm Free!
Tea, Cake and Mardle in the Town Hall, with a showing of films covering many aspects of Aylsham’s history. Everyone welcome.
No need to book. www.aylshamhistory.org

ZOOM: Viking Age East Anglia - Tim Pestell
2021-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United Kingdom
There will be a Zoom talk as follows:
Viking Age East Anglia – Tim Pestell, Curator of Archaeology at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
On Thursday 20th May at 7:00pm.

Please let Sue Sharpe know if you would like the Zoom link to be sent to you.

ZOOM: Norwich Castle - Gateway to Medieval England by Andrew Ferrara
2021-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United Kingdom
There will be a Zoom talk by by Andrew Ferrara – Project Curator at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery – on
Norwich Castle – Gateway to Medieval England
On Thursday 22nd April at 7:00pm.

Please let Sue Sharpe know if you would like the Zoom link to be sent to you.

ZOOM: Sugar Rolls, Marchpanes and the Very Best of Ham: The Norwich Guild Feast, c.1560-1730. by Dr Victor Morgan
2021-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United Kingdom
There will be a Zoom talk by Dr Victor Morgan regarding
Norwich Guild Feast

On Thursday 25th March at 7:00pm.

Please let Sue Sharpe know if you would like the Zoom link to be sent to you.

ZOOM: A study of the Buildings of Walsingham.
2021-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United Kingdom
There will be a Zoom talk by Ian Hinton of Norfolk Historic Buildings Group on
A study of the Buildings of Walsingham.
On Thursday 25th February at 7:00pm.

Please let Sue Sharpe know if you would like the Zoom link to be sent to you.

ZOOM: Shardlake's Norwich - CJ Sansom's Tombland and Kett's Rebellion
2021-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United Kingdom
There will be a Zoom talk by Paul Dickson on:
Shardlake’s Norwich – CJ Sansom’s Tombland and Kett’s Rebellion.
On Thursday 28th January at 7:00pm.

Please let Sue Sharpe know if you would like the Zoom link to be sent to you.

Book Launch - Imperial Mud by James Boyce CANCELLED
2020-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Friendship Hall, 38 Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DS, United Kingdom
Regrettably, due to the continuing Covid-19 restrictions, the author can no longer be with us on 16th July so the Book Launch/meeting planned at the Friendship Hall has had to be cancelled.
Imperial Mud The fight for the Fens by James Boyce – tells the story of the fens from the point of view of the native inhabitants for the first time. The book is published on 2nd July.

View Book Launch details

Embroidery Workshop
2020-06-22
Embroidery Workshop by Alison Larkin – full details to be advised shortly

A General History of Cromer: Postponed
2020-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Quaker Meeting House, Peggs Yard off Red Lion Street, Aylsham, NR11 6ER, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer 2020 Afternoon Series – Museum Mardles
A talk on ‘A General History of Cromer’ by Alistair Murphy, Curator of Cromer Museum, 2pm

Day Visit to Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum, Dereham: Postponed
2020-06-02 | Dereham, Bishop Bonners Cottage Museum, Dereham, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer 2020 Afternoon Series – Museum Mardles
A day visit to Bishop Bonner’s Cottage Museum, Dereham with talk and a tour – Coach Provided. Costs TBA

Viking Age: Postponed
2020-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Quaker Meeting House, Peggs Yard off Red Lion Street, Aylsham, NR11 6ER, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer 2020 Afternoon Series – Museum Mardles
A talk by Dr Tim Pestell, Curator of Archaeology at Norwich Castle Museum on Viking Age East Anglia, 2pm

Wymondham Day Visit:Postponed
2020-05-12 | Wymondham, United Kingdom
ALHS Summer 2020 Afternoon Series – Museum Mardles
A day visit to Wymondham including Wymondham Abbey at 10:30am and Wymondham Heritage Museum at 2pm – Coach Provided. Costs TBA
