Diary

Dr Victor Morgan will lead an exploration of what was once known as “the holy valley” because of the large number of churches and religious houses there. The tour will include Narborough church, with its rich collection of brasses and monuments, the remains of the precinct of West Acre priory and its interesting church, and, if it is possible to arrange, the priory gatehouse at Pentney. Price and further details will follow here when booking opens

In 1899, Maud, the last survivor of Norfolk's iconic clinker-built trading wherries, was built to carry various cargoes including timber. This type of sailing vessel had long played a vital role in transporting materials and goods across Norfolk, but with the development of the rail and road networks they had become uneconomic. Looked after by a charitable trust, Maud is now used to educate the public about the role of wherries, and to keep alive the skills needed to maintain these special vessels.
The excursion will include a sail, refreshments (please bring your own lunch), and an informal presentation about Maud and the history of wherries. The cost of £25 includes membership of the Trust, which is necessary for insurance purposes. There are 9 places.
To book this visit:
• Download and print the membership form from the trust website, Membership confers the right to book on trips for the year to 30 April 2026.
• Complete the printed form and post it to the address on the form with a cheque for £25
(membership of £15 + optional donation of £10) and note that you wish to book on the 7th June trip.
• Places will be given to the first nine people to apply.
• You will receive an email from events@wherrymaudtrust.org either to confirm your booking or to inform you that no places are available. In the case of the latter we will ask if you wish your cheque to be cancelled or you wish to take out membership and book on another later trip.
• The membership form and payment must arrive by 25th May.

The Britons Arms, at the top of Elm Hill, dates from the early 15th century and is the only house in Elm Hill to survive the 1507 fire. Trevor will give an introductory talk, and then the group will be divided into two and go around the building in smaller groups. Please note that the tour includes steep steps.
Please note, this is a small group tour with only ten tickets - if you have visited with NNAS before please consider letting another member take the place, and do use the cafe to ensure our continued welcome!
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Following on from the very enjoyable tour last year of Romanesque churches in the Waveney valley, Dr Brendan Chester-Kadwell will lead us on an exploration of three churches to the north of Norwich. https://www.nnas.info/product/early-english-and-decorated-churches-in-the-wensum-valley/
There are 15 places available. Tickets are £10 and all proceeds will go to support the churches. SITELINK(Book here,

A special exhibition for Heritage Open Days at Hungate, launching an initiative we have been talking about for a long time; the George Plunkett Photographic Prize!
No booking required.