Mediaeval merchant house dating back to the 14th century. Now a historic house museum and part of @NorfolkMuseums.

Charing Cross, Norwich
Joined November 2012
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Booking opens for our @NorfolkHODs event on Monday! Details & get ready to book > buff.ly/3WjaooA
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🎫 If you're receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit, you can visit Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery for free. All children in a household receiving means-tested benefits are included. Please show proof of receipt when you visit. More info: ow.ly/cSiV50T4cK7
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Yesterday the Knights of the Sound Table finished the stop motion animation that we were making to go with our medieval soundscape - one of the new things coming with the full reopening of the Castle Keep! @NorwichCastle @museumofnorwich #medieval #HistoryMatters
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Historic Kett’s Heights boasts amazing views across our fine city and from this weekend they are accessible for all to enjoy as those with mobility issues will be able to use our new entrance and pathways to explore this beautiful green space. See bit.ly/3WNz60L
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This summer Ancient House continued its friendship with the Obsidian Museum in Nagawa, Japan. Day Two: The group visited @StrangersHall and met Queen Elizabeth I! You can see her there on 30 August 2024. @KTDnorfolk
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It was Roman’s day today at @Lynn_Museum! I made miniature shields with the children and lightly introduced them to army formations! Highlights of the day include being told I’m a child’s favourite and being gifted a drawing of me :3
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This week's #AlphabetChallenge by @sheenz_m_ theme is #WeekGForGreen! We have this cute 'Matchbox Removals Service' green van Lesney Matchbox Toy from our collection. It was gifted to our museum in 1976. 💚
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Our fantastic repackaging group saving archives one rusty pin at a time #volunteers #archives
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🌕 'Werewolves, witches and weather: how the Moon helps to shape Norfolk Folklore' Afternoon Talk on Friday 30 August 2-3pm! 🌕 Join Siofra and Stacia from @Norfolkfolklore to learn about lunar lore in Norfolk and East Anglia. 🎟️ Book here: tinyurl.com/2s4jsaaz
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Pick a colour - any colour - in the historic Norwich Lanes … > norwichlanes.co.uk < #Norfolk
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🏜️ Egyptian Gods Family Trail starts today! 🏜️ Find the clues and name the Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses to win a small prize. 🎟️ Trail runs between Tuesday 6-Sunday 11 August. Included in standard admission. Book here: tinyurl.com/ym67ur9u
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🖼️ Would you like to improve your wellbeing through art? Have you always wanted to learn how to draw but feel shy about it? Then, we have some brilliant courses for you. 👋 Join a friendly group and tutor, express yourself in a safe & supportive environment #Norwich #Norfolk
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🏖️ Do you live in the #GreatYarmouth or the 🌳 #Norwich area? 🌞 Are you a parent from abroad, who has English as a second language? 🌟 We have a brilliant course to support your understanding of the British school system & how children are taught in the UK ⬇️
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Our Viking Curator Campers are having a fabulous time delivering our Viking & Archaeology Family Event day at @AncientHouseMus! We’ll be here today and tomorrow, 10am—4pm!
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Create your own beautiful bird decorations out of paper and take them with you to adorn your home. The activity is self-led and runs daily. Included in museum admission Museum open Tues - Sat 10.00 - 16.30 museums.norfolk.gov.uk/artic…
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If you find yourself in Thetford this weekend, we highly recommend you head down to Riverside Walk to see the new exhibitions on Thetford history. Designed by our very own in-person Curator Camp and online work experience groups!
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This week's #AlphabetChallenge by @sheenz_m_ theme is #WeekEforElectricity! 💡 This carbon hearing aid belonged to Rose Anna Bray of King’s Lynn. These were the first electrical hearing aids, appearing in the 1900s alongside the invention of the carbon microphone for telephones.
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8000 sign ups to the Summer Reading Challenge in Norfolk Libraries! There's still plenty more time to get involved - visit norfolk.gov.uk/article/40279… for more info, and head to your local library to sign up.
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Come and see what all the fuss is about this weekend! SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling is not to be missed! Bringing the family? Join us tomorrow for nature-themed activities 10-3. PLUS this Sunday 4th more outdoor SUNLIGHT-themed activities at @gressenhallfw ow.ly/jKCH50SPBVJ
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Thirty years ago today Norwich's Central Library burnt down. Today, @TheForumNorwich stands in its place, and is Norfolk HODs headquarters! Who remembers the old library? BBC story: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv2g…
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