Following the virtual presentation Jon gave us on the rise of the Glaven estuary ports, Jon will return in the flesh to chart their decline. This talk follows the fortunes of the Glaven ports from soon after being made a Head Port in 1786 through its decline and eventual demise at the time of the...

The talk covers Maud’s story from her build in 1899 through to her abandonment to a watery grave in Ranworth Broad in the 1960s. Then it continues with information about her rescue and restoration, followed by her current use by Wherry Maud Trust. Much of the interest for history groups is in learning about her...

It is now 10 years since the first commercial power from Sheringham’s own windfarm came ashore. Since that time the Norwegian owners, Equinor, have acquired the adjacent Dudgeon field, and announced that both are to be expanded. They have also taken a share in the recently announced major new Dogger Bank Windfarm project. Susan plans...

Tim was a founder of Sheringham Museum back in the late 1980s. He is now Chairman of the Board of Directors and spends much of his time researching and writing about Sheringham’s rich social history with a favourite area being the development of the town from mid Victorian times through to the present day. A...

  This talk promises to be a fascinating blend of genealogy and the history of Norfolk gentry. Rob Knee, from the National Trust panel of speakers, will take us through the basics of genealogy-  how to research and assemble a family tree. He will use the example of the family links established between various of...

Please arrive by 10.45 when tea and biscuits will be available. This will be followed by a guided tour of the Priory and its grounds. Although there is no charge for the refreshments and tour, a contribution is encouraged. You may want to bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Priory grounds after the...

The Group's AGM will follow on from the talk by Lois Prismall. Lois will talk about homes in England during the Second World War. Many re-enactors talk about the military side of the war but Lois concentrates on what life was like for those that stayed at home. Lois will bring a wide variety of...

Debbie Thompson, Theatre Director of Sheringham Little Theatre, explains the development of this much loved venue during her 20 year tenure. There will be little bits of history, little bits of factual information and a lot of anecdotes! Meet at the Sheringham Museum at the Mo The museum is on Lifeboat Plain. Please use the...

Neil Storey will be returning to give his now traditional Autumn presentation. Neil will talk about the lost coast of Norfolk. We will be taken on an evocative journey along the North Norfolk Coast from Wells to Winterton in old photographs and stories of working lives, faces and places. Neil is always a popular visitor,...