King’s Lynn was an important port and market town in medieval England, and today boasts the oldest Guildhall in the country, St. George’s Guildhall. In the 15th century the town was booming, and so a second one was built: Trinity Guildhall has a striking chequered frontage, and the adjacent Town Hall, which was built over 400 years later, has a matching façade. The Hanseatic Warehouse is well worth a look, as are the medieval merchants’ houses that are clustered around the South Quay.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Kings Lynn (Kings Lynn & the Fens) include Dereham, King’s Lynn, Kings Lynn, King's Lynn, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
