Heritage Open Days 7th – 8th September

Bungay is again taking part in the Heritage Open Days project with a variety of events taking place over the weekends of 7th-8th September and 14th – 15th September.

Here’s what to expect:

7th & 8th September
Bookbinding from the 15th Century

Bungay has been a centre for printing since the 1700s, but the art of bookbinding goes back even further.

Well-known historical re-enactment group The Black Knight will be demonstrating historic bookbinding techniques from the Middle Ages onwards throughout the day.

Drop in between 10am and 3.30pm, have a look, and maybe even have a go – entrance is free. No booking required.
Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street NR35 1EE

Communicating local history through music

Part of a weekend of folk music, local folk musicians will take turns playing a “set” of songs and tunes. There will be a
break between sets, so maybe go over the road to St Mary’s Church where you will find more musicians performing
Holy Trinity Church 12 Trinity Street NR35 1EH Entrance is free, no free booking required

14th September
A Common Thread

The Mary Walker Foundation are depicting the River Waveney and connections to it in the
form of textiles and embroidery. Join them in the Community Centre and add some stitches to their five metre long
hanging. Hands-on help available

Community Centre, Old Grammar Lane NR35 1PU, Entrance is free, no free booking required.

14th & 15th September
Bungay and the history and demise of the Railway

Although short lived, the railway in Bungay made a significant impact on the town. Along with several models a
3D model will be on display of the water tower, with videos and documents showing the history of the railway and the
route taken to Bungay. Materials will be available to build models

Riverside, Staithe Road NR35 1EU Entrance is free, no free booking required.

Historical Importance of the River Waveney To Bungay

The River Waveney has played an important part in the economy of Bungay, known as Little London in the late
1800s. Up to the beginning of the 1900s the river was used to transport raw materials to Bungay and to take finished
products away. The River is one of the top UK venues for canoeing and paddle boarding. There will be exhibits
and activities to build replicas of barges which came to Bungay

Riverside, Staithe Road NR35 1EU, Entrance is free, no free booking required.