More about the Group
About Us
The Sheringham History Group welcomes people who have an interest in the local history of North Norfolk, particularly of Sheringham, and the County of Norfolk itself to join us either as Members or as Visitors.
The Group began its life as part of the town’s Preservation Society which was responsible for the ‘Heritage Walk’ and Blue Plaques around the town.
A group of local history enthusiasts with an interest in and a wish to celebrate the town’s rich heritage then began meeting in the original museum in Station Road. Now the Group normally meets in the Sheringham Museum.
The Group meets under the Chairmanship of Phil Hawes, with Nick Wallace as Secretary and your initial point of contact.
At the 2023 AGM the members unanimously approved of the appointment of eminent local historian Neil Storey to the position of Honorary President.
Our Meetings and Visits
The Group meets on the first Wednesday of most months, normally at the Sheringham Museum at the Mo, on the seafront, gathering at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start.
Most of the meetings take the form of an illustrated talk given by a local expert, normally on a topic relating to Sheringham, North Norfolk or the county of Norfolk as a whole.
Recent talks include “The 1953 Floods” by Neil Storey, “Reading & analysing the historic landscape of your area” by Adrian O’Dell and “The History of the Newhaven Court Hotel, Cromer” by Helen Murray”.
The Group undertakes a visit each July to a point of local historical interest. Recent outings have included archaeological, ecclesiastical and industrial sites.
A party of SHG members on a recent July visit
In December we hold a social event at a local venue for members to get together.
Taking the form of an afternoon tea party, these have been held in a different place of interest around the town each year, including the NNR Victorian era buffet, and the new St Peter’s church hall.
A recent venue for the SHG winter social event
You can find out about our recent talks, outings and social events, by visiting our archive page.
The programme for the current September to July events year can be found on the Future Events page of the website.
Joining us
The annual membership fee of £8 covers all meetings at the Museum during the year from September to the following August. We ask guests and visitors to contribute £5 for each meeting they come to at the Museum. Meetings at other venues may be subject to their own charges.
If you would like to become a member please download an application form and bring it along to one of our meetings together with £8 in cash or by cheque payable to “Sheringham History Group”.
Membership subscriptions may be made direct to our bank account using the following details please:
Sort code 30-90-90
Account number 44600768
Account name Sheringham History Group
Reference: Your name please
Further information
If you would like more information please email our Secretary Nick Wallace. Email Nick
The original Sheringham Museum off Station Road
