Archaeology Day

War Wealth and Witchcraft in 17th Century Norfolk Saturday 25th February 2017 10:30am-4pm

Meet local metal detectorists and see recent finds and try your hand at metal detecting

See objects from our collection: including the Haddiscoe Hoard, over three hundred coins buried during the English Civil War

Take a look at beautiful samplers, accessories and a remarkable golden locket from our Costume and Textile collection

Join the Great Yarmouth Young History and Archaeology Club - explore their archaeological finds and make your own ‘fossil’ tile to take home.

Try some ‘Hands On’ activities with Norwich Young Archaeologists Club, and find out more about the UK’s only dedicated national archaeology club for 8-16 year olds

Meet our Community Archaeologist and find out about some of the stranger discoveries on the Norfolk Heritage Explorer Record, while younger visitors can make their own witch bottle

‘Seventeenth Century Small Change, or How Many Herrings for a

Ha’penny’:

A talk by

Dr Adrian Marsden Lecture theatre 11.30am

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Tel: 01603 493625/495897