Wymondham entered in history books in 1549 when a local man, Robert Kett, led dissatisfied farmers to Norwich to protest about the loss of common lands. His trip ended in disaster for him as he was hanged from walls of Norwich Castle.
A fire ravaged Wymondham in 1615 and barely any of the buildings were spared. The Green Dragon in Church Street did survive and is now one of the oldest inns in the country, dating from the 1300s.
The Wymondham Heritage Museum is to be found in the Bridewell building, which was formerly a prison. The prison was built in 1785 and incorporated some ideas of the famous prison reformer, John Howard: it was the first gaol in the country to have single cells for each prisoner. The museum not only documents the building’s history as a police station, courthouse and prison but also has a range of exhibits detailing life in Wymondham through the years.
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The Abbey Hotel, Restaurant & Pattisserie Situated in a very quiet location off the A11. Attleborough Hotels |
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Exclusive park in Norfolk's beautiful countryside. Attleborough Caravan Camping |
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Quiet site with level grassy area. Attleborough Caravan Camping |
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The Touring Park in the Heart of the Forest. Attleborough Caravan Camping |
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.
