Just back home after a excellent weekend in 'Nairich', we
were treated to some diverse subjects, starting with an interesting and
informative talk from Steve Smith on Zeppelins over Norfolk, then we enjoyed a
couple of great walks around the City led by Rob West following Ketts Rebellion
and Jo Hook outlining the Luftwaffe Baedeker raids, we also got a guided tour
from the curator of the museum around the military section in the castle!
An unexpected bonus was the fantastic bookshop by the
Hotel that at least ten of the attendees bumped into each other in their free
time on Saturday!
Can I thank the speakers please and also say big thanks
to Jo Hook for her hard work providing such an enjoyable weekend,
Kind regards,
Scottie.
"An informative and relaxed weekend in one of the lesser-known parts of
the country*, but one with lots of history behind it; we traveled in time from
pitchforks to blitz bombing, without going outside the city walls, and learned
a lot about events many of us knew little about. The impromptu Guild
gathering in the nearby secondhand bookshop's military (and maritime) section
was a surprise to the owner, who made a significant number of sales! A
comfortable rabbit-warren of a hotel, a good pub for "pre- and post-tour
discussions" and an interesting city to visit - thanks to Jo for the work
involved in running the event."
* Not sure if Jo would wish this phrase to be replaced with her
words, which were "... geographically the arse of England" ???
Tim Stoneman
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| "Kett's rebels
took the city by crossing the river here - just where we're standing!" |
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