Far East Prisoners of War: The Experience & The Legacy

Price

Adult £10, Norfolk Museums Passholder£9. Includes access to museum galleries, excludes entry to Keep

Description

Marking the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, The Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum presents a special event of talks, film and drama commemorating those of the Regiment who became FEPOWs.

Soldier's Stories, the varied experience of Far East Prisoners of War -
Talk by Kate Thaxton, Curator Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum

John Coast; Railway of Death -
FEPOW & documentary maker Sam Wiggan, Curator Surviving the Railway; Memories of FEPOWs Exhibition.

Film - One Pair of Eyes: John Coast, Return to the River Kwai

Returning from East to East -
The first public performance of a work-in-progress play, about the difficulties suffered by FEPOWs and their families on their return from captivity. Funded by Arts Council England. By Greg Powles

Short film- The Legacy. Interviews of memories of children of FEPOWs

Free event when purchasing a special entrance ticket of £10 to the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum displays and Castle Museum galleries. Includes tea/coffee.

Dates

Saturday, 16 August 2025 • 10:30 - 14:00

Other Information

This event is suitable for adults, some may find the subject matter upsetting.

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Acknowledgements

Image: Far East Prisoners of War celebrating their release after three and a half years