Heritage Open Days 3000 years of dressing the people
Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September
10am to 3pm
Location: Riverside Centre, The Staithe, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BF
Contact on day: John Adams, 07900 240169
Pre-booking not required
Come and dress as your ancestors. A display of working clothes covering 3000 years of Bungay life.
The exhibition is overseen by the Black Knight Historical Society who will not only have examples of working clothes used by people working in Bungay but a video explaining the purpose of the fabrics used in clothing and clothing for those who wish to dress and travel back in time.Step into Bungay’s past and discover how working people dressed across 3,000 years of history. This fascinating interactive display, overseen by the Black Knight Historical Society, brings the past to life with authentic examples of working clothing, alongside a video exploring the fabrics, materials and practical purposes behind what people wore.
But don’t just look — become part of the story! Try on historical clothing and experience what it was like to dress and work like your ancestors. From ancient times to more recent generations, which era will you choose to travel back to?
- Disabled parking onsite.
- Full wheelchair access
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets onsite
- Toilets
- Parking