Forthcoming Events

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 Yard on 01553 770479 or info@truesyard.co.uk

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‘The Conservation and Restoration of Historic Decorative Surfaces and Artefacts’ by Michelle Andrews is the 4th lecture in the 19th series of True’s Talks. This event is free, however, numbers are limited so booking is essential. Tickets are available from Tuesday 7th January at the Museum.

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 Yard on 01553 770479 or info@truesyard.co.uk

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‘Paston Footprints and Digitising the Paston Letters’ by Peter Stibbons is the 5th lecture in the 19th series of True’s Talks. This event is free, however, numbers are limited so booking is essential. Tickets are available from Tuesday 7th January at the Museum.
For more information about the Paston Footprints Project check out their website: https://www.thisispaston.co.uk/footprints01.html?back=%2F

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 Yard on 01553 770479 or info@truesyard.co.uk

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‘The Port of King’s Lynn’ by Kim Kennedy (ABP Port Manager) is the 6th lecture in the 19th series of True’s Talks. This event is free, however, numbers are limited so booking is essential. Tickets are available from Tuesday 7th January at the Museum.
https://www.abports.co.uk/locations/king-s-lynn/

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 Yard on 01553 770479 or info@truesyard.co.uk

In response to the latest government advice regarding COVID-19 this event has been postponed. All tickets already reserved will be valid for the new date.

‘Whales, Whaling and Lynn’s Greenland Fishery’ by Jon Jackson is the 7th lecture in the 19th series of True’s Talks. This event is free, however, numbers are limited so booking is essential. Tickets are available from Tuesday 7th January at the Museum.

The Greenland Fishery: Heritage, House, and home to The Greenland Fishery Project

In response to the latest government advice regarding COVID-19 this event has been postponed. Tickets reserved will still be valid for the new date.

‘West Norfolk: A Story in Old Postcards’ by Simon Massen is the 8th lecture in the 19th series of True’s Talks. This event is free, however, numbers are limited so booking is essential. Tickets are available from Tuesday 7th January at the Museum.

TRUE’S YARD FISHERFOLK MUSEUM

KING’S LYNN: ASPECTS OF LOCAL HISTORY

• Six Thursday afternoons (1pm-3pm)
• 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd & 30^th April and 7^th May 2020.
• Cost: £30
• Tutor: Dr Paul Richards

1. Introduction

• Course content and aims.
• What we have lost and gained.
• Sampling sources (Pat Midgley Research Centre).
• Student interests.

2. Bishop’s Lynn

• What we have gained – today’s Medieval Town – an exceptional historic built environment.
• The town’s archaeological excavations (1963-70) and the history hidden underground. Where are the principal sites?
• Illustrated talk.
• Group discussion.

3. Renaissance Lynn

• The age of Shakespeare in King’s Lynn: People, Places and Drama.
• Lynn’s classical architecture and a townscape transformed (1680-1720).
• Illustrated talk.
• Group discussion.

4. Georgian Lynn

• The grand houses and merchant families in the riverside streets of Lynn.
• The Bagge family: Brewers, Ship-owners and traders.
• Illustrated talk.
• Visit to St Nicholas Chapel to view 18^th century mural monuments.

5. Victorian & Edwardian Lynn

• Lynn’s First Industrial Revolution and the impact and legacy of Frederick Savage (1826-1857).
• The fortunes of the North End fisherfolk community (1869-1958).
• Illustrated talk.
• Group discussion.

6. Lynn & Europe since 1100

• Bishop’s Lynn and Hanseatic Europe 1271-1561: Commerce and Politics.
• The principal trade routes and imports/exports since 1720.
• Illustrated talk.
• Group discussion.
• Course evaluation.
• Future research opportunities and topics.

This course will take place in the Museum’s Education Room, which is located on the first floor. Please inform a member of staff if you need to use the lift. Each session will have a short comfort break and there is a Tea Room onsite where refreshments can be purchased.

The cost of this course is £30 per person, payable by Thursday 2^nd April. Cheques must be made out to The North End Trust.

True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum

North Street ▪ King’s Lynn ▪ Norfolk ▪ PE30 1QW

01553 770479 ▪ info@truesyard.co.uk