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Free guided tour of the museum with a focus on the wrecks along our coast
Join us at 11am and 2pm for a free guided tour of the museum by our fabulous Visitor Team, focusing on the treacherous waters around our coast Available on a first come first served basis

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Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
Victorians Family Event
Find out about Victorian Norfolk as you handle real objects from the period and discover how Victorian people spent their time. Activities run between 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm, with a break for lunch.

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World War II Family Event Day
As we run up to the 80th anniversary of VJ daythis coming weekend join us to explore the lives of the people living in the town through WWII Don't forget to bring your ration book

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Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
V J Day Family Event
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in the Far East. Meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts from the era, and fold a crane to make a hope for peace.

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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Star Wars Peg Doll Workshop (Children Aged 8+)
Learn how to make your own Star Wars-themed peg doll in a 1-hour workshop and take home your creation! Workshops are designed for children aged 8 and over. Available workshop slots: 10-11am 11.30am-12.30pm 1-2pm 3-4pm £5 per child, accompanying adults free. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to attend but cannot participate in the workshop.

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Lynn Museum - King's Lynn
Far East Prisoners of War: The Experience & The Legacy
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- A talk by Sam Wiggan, Curator of Surviving the Railway Memories of FEPOWs Exhibition at Stories of Lynn, until 21st September 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. Includes tea/coffee.

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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Free guided tour of the museum focusing on the impact the two World Wars had on Great Yarmouth
Join us at 11am and 2pm for a guided tour of the museum by our fabulous Visitor Team This tour will focus on the impact that the World Wars had on Great Yarmouth and shaped the town we have today Available on a first come first served basis

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Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
Medieval Lynn Family Event
Travel back in time to the wealthy port town of Medieval Lynn as you meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts, and find out about the journeys people made. Activities run between 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm, with a break for lunch.

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Lynn Museum - King's Lynn
Mechanical Marvels Assembly Workshop
Join our drop in automaton workshop and learn how to create moving works of art from a curious box of components.

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Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life