Behind the 18th-century street façade is a building of great interest, the Hanseatic Warehouse (late 15th-century) running down to the river. There is a quadrangle formed by two parallel warehouse ranges closed by a shorter range. The Hanseatic League owned these buildings which were demanded as part of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1474. The only extant Hanseatic building in England.
Did you know King’s Lynn is a member of the New Hanseatic League of 194 European cities? Visit www.hanse.org for more information.
On the South Quay
12.30 pm Massed Morris Dancers The Morris Dancing team of King’s Lynn, the King’s Morris, was formed in 1978. Like most modern teams, they are a revival side; a team formed in a town that does not have a tradition of Morris Dancing. Dances are from the Bledington, Fieldtown, Bampton, Badby, Bucknell and Adderbury ‘traditions’
In the Gallery
Exhibition by King’s Lynn and District Camera ClubDo you have an interest in photography and live in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire? Why not try King’s Lynn & District Camera Club? We have a full programme of illustrated talks, discussions, competitions, exhibitions and practical evenings, and include presentations by expert guest speakers, our season runs from September through until July. The images on display today are taken from our past two years’ print competitions. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by our work. www.kldcc.co.uk
12 pm & 2 pm The Breakaways (ukulele band) Promoting the playing of the ukulele as an enjoyable and social activity. Hits from the 1950s and 60s.
In the courtyard
2.45 pm The Kentwell Players are a group of travelling musicians named for the hall in Suffolk that brought them together. They are often found portraying the lives of 16th-century travelling players, although their historical and musical interests span from medieval to modern times.
Performing at festivals and events up and down the country, they showcase historical entertainment of many kinds, including music and song, juggling and plays, dance and jests, using period appropriate instruments, clothing and props.
Some instruments on show could include loud Renaissance winds such as shawms, rauschpfeife, sackbut and bagpipes – quieter instruments such as recorders and pipe and tabor – the evocative sound of the Hurdy Gurdy, and of course all held together with the beat of the drum.
In the Ceremonial Room
11 am Talk by Dr Paul Richards: ‘How the face of King’s Lynn changed through time 1500–1900: Architecture tells’
No 1 Bar & Kitchen
Open from 10 am – serving food and drink
Rathskeller
Open from 10 am – serving food and drink
Cobbles tea room
Open from 10.30 am – teas, coffees, delicious home-made scones and cakes
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