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Society Meeting Reports
For the benefit of members who may have missed a meeting and others who would like to judge the value of membership of the Wymondham Heritage Society, the reports given to the local press can be found here.
2021 Meeting Reports
February 25th 2021
Wymondham Walks
About 40 members enjoyed a visual presentation via zoom by Georgette Vale, who gave one of her popular talks entitled “Wymondham Walks”. It covered a wide range of historic aspects of the town and its surrounds.
March 25th 2021
From Subterranean Norwich to Highland Wymondham
April 22nd 2021
The History of Dragon Hall
Thirty-six members of Wymondham Heritage Society enjoyed an interesting and entertaining visual presentation via Zoom by Adrian O’Dell on Norwich’s Dragon Hall. Adrian studied Norfolk’s landscape history at the University of East Anglia and is now a Dragon Hall Heritage Volunteer.
May 27th 2021
When the Past Collides with the Present
Members enjoyed a fascinating talk via Zoom given by acclaimed biographer, historian and writer Phyllida Scrivens.
2020 Meeting Reports
January 23rd 2020
School Day Memories
The Wymondham Heritage Society opened its new season with a convivial social evening at the Fairland Hall on the theme of school-day memories.
February 27th 2020
Rope Making in Norfolk and Beyond
More than 70 members met for the February talk to hear Hayden Charles give a fascinating insight into the history of ropemaking.
2019 Meeting Reports
January 24th 2019
My Favourite Photographs
There was a convivial atmosphere when the new season opened with a social evening at the Fairland Hall.
The theme of the meeting was “My Favourite Photographs” and several members of the society brought interesting displays of their photos.
February 28th 2019
The History of the Town Crier
Suitably attired in his official rig-out he interspersed the talk with stories of amusing incidents experienced in the course of his duties.
March 28th 2019
The Lady Lord Mayors of Norwich 1932 - 2017
April 25th 2019
Before Wymondham
When Andrew Carpenter gave a talk to the Heritage Society he explained that he was giving it by way of a thank-you to the society for help with his UEA dissertation a few years ago to gain background information to assist with his studies.
May 23rd 2019
PS Medway Queen - "Heroine of Dunkirk
June 27th 2019
A Personal Tour of Norwich Cathedral
September 26th 2019
Edith Speaks
October 24th 2019
Norwich Theatre Royal
November 28th 2019
Harriet Martineau
