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Celebrate more than 1000 years of the town’s rich history with a special Festival walk.
Tickets for the following walks and further information available from 01553 763044
Tickets: Adults £4, concessions £3, children £1
All walks last approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours
Wednesday 20 July 2pm
Meet Richard Morley at St Nicholas’ Chapel
In 1972 Sir John Betjeman visited the town to take part in the Festival and declared “This is the most beautiful town but …” This walk recreates the walk he took from St Nicholas’ Chapel to New Conduit Street via King Street and the Custom House.
Thursday 21 July 2pm
Meet John Archer at the Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place
Explore the history of the Tuesday Market Place, its buildings and its environs and discover the history of St Nicholas’ Chapel – the largest Chapel-of-Ease in the country.
Wednesday 27 July 2pm
Meet Jill Price at the Town Hall
The walk explores the Trinity Guildhall (Town Hall) and then goes via Queen Street and King Street to explore St George’s Guildhall whose restoration was the springboard for the annual Festival of music and arts.
Thursday 28 July 2pm
Meet Edith Reeves at St Nicholas’ Chapel
This is not a ghost walk but from St Nicholas' Chapel to St Margaret's Church this walk explores the 'darker side of Lynn'. You will hear of murder, treason, hangings and witchcraft as you move through the centuries from the 14th to the 19th.
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Friday 18th May 2012