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IMPORTANT NOTICE: TEMPORARY MUSEUM CLOSURE Given the official measures to combat Coronavirus/COVID-19 The North End Trust has decided to close the Museum from 5th November to 2nd December. We look forward to see you on 3rd December when, circumstances permitting, the Museum officially reopens. The health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff must…
Read MoreKing’s Lynn and West Norfolk History Festival
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk History Festival 22nd October- 1st November 2020 About the Project The King’s Lynn and West Norfolk History Festival is to be held over half term (22nd October- 1st November 2020). A mixture of digital and physical events celebrating the remarkable history of the area. There will be crafts, talks,…
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Project Officer £12 per hour 7.5 hours a week for 6 month temporary contract. Job PurposeTo lead the promotion and development of the “Great Change- The Last Generation Project” and assist the Museum Curator and Deputy Manager. The post-holder will be involved in gathering oral history recordings of stories about the “Slum Clearances” in the…
Read MoreWe’re Reopen!
The Museum reopened on 21st July after being closed since 23rd March. They are grateful for their support. The Museum can now continue its community work and contribution to tourism which is so important to West Norfolk. The health and safety pf all visitors to True’s Yard of course be the priority and appropriate measures…
Read MoreTemporary Museum Closure
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TEMPORARY MUSEUM CLOSURE Given the official measures to combat Coronavirus/COVID-19 The North End Trust has decided to close the Museum from 20th March 2020 until 20th July. We look forward to see you on 21st July when the Museum officially reopens. The health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff must come…
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Fabulous Facial Hair and Where to Find It!
True’s Yard have been recently working in partnership with the charming folks over at Captain Fawcett’s Marvellous Barbershop Museum (https://www.captainfawcett.com/). They inspired the staff at the Fisherfolk Museum to take a closer look at the fabulous facial hair in their own collection and it turns out that fishermen have some very impressive beards. This photographic…
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Family History with Vic & Val
Discover your Family History at True’s Yard Museum. From Novice to Experienced Genealogists – all are welcome! Are you interested in researching your family history? Need some help? You can improve your family history research skills with Vic and Val Taylor on Saturday mornings 10.30am – 12.30pm. £3 per session – to book contact True’s…
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Brand New Museum Backpacks for Hire
Brand New Museum Backpacks for Hire Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Here at True’s Yard we are constantly looking for news ways for young children to enjoy the Museum. Our latest innovation is our new backpacks. They are available at the Reception Desk for hire. The cost is just £1 to hire! There are Lots of…
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Our Brand New LEGO St Nicholas Chapel Model
We are pleased to finally unveil our latest exhibition. Thanks to our successful Silver Jubilee Appeal (1991-2016) we were able to commission a LEGO model of St Nicholas’ Chapel. The model has been built by Warren Elsmore Ltd in Edinburgh Model Facts It comprises around 8,000 bricks It took 30 hours to build. The most…
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Christmas Closing
True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum closes for Christmas on 22nd December 2017 at Noon and reopens on Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 10am. I would like to thank all our visitors and supporters of this Community Museum. You have been a pleasure to work with and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a…
Read MoreAdmission Prices
Adults £3.50
Seniors (over 60) £3.00
Children (under 5′s go free) £1.50
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £6.50
Research Centre Free
We welcome all assistance dogs, water is available on request