Events

When Henry II came to the throne in 1154, England had suffered nearly two decades of civil war, and the countryside was littered wirg rogue castles in the hands of individual barons. His first task was to destroy as many of these as he could, and to ensure that the… Read More >

The four Princesses of Hesse, granddaughters of Queen Victoria were at the centre of the maelstrom of early 20th century Europe. After the sudden death of their mother, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the sisters' marriage prospects. Drawing on hundreds of previously unpublished letters 'The Lives and Deaths… Read More >

This talk is about the life and work of Frederick Barnes (1814-1898), a Victorian architect born in London. He opened his own practice in Ipswich in 1849 spending the next 40 years working for the merchants, landowners, industrialists and institutions of Suffolk. His output was enormous, 200 documented buildings. No… Read More >

SOLD OUT. To join the waiting list, please email bookings@orfordmuseum.org.uk Ever since a young Charles Dickens fought to get into the gallery of the House of Commons to report on its debates there has been a power struggle between politicians and those who report on what they do and say.… Read More >

Philip Webster was on the political staff of The Times for more than 40 years. He rose to become Political Editor, a post that he held for a record 18 years and gave his unique access to Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. In conversation with Martin… Read More >

Walk into almost any church in England and you will encounter an environment created for you by the Victorians. They transformed not only how these places looked, but also how they were experienced. It was a revolution in taste, in faith, and in understanding; yet one that has been previously… Read More >

Chasing The Dark uses the case files of Tony Cornell and the Society for Psychical Research to examine our interactions and obsessions with all things paranormal. The book draws on Tony Cornell's case files, which survive as a uniquely untapped repository of stories reported by ordinary people, as well as… Read More >

Simon Pearson and Fiona Gorman will be joined by Magdi Yacoub in person, for a discussion about their book on his extraordinary life. He has been at the forefront of cardiac surgery for more than 50 years and, at the age of 90, is still leading research in Britain and… Read More >

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. When Camelot is rocked to its core… Read More >

Not to be missed! An exhibition of the Wild Man of Orford will be on display at Orford Castle from 13th - 16th August, with an array of handmade models by Orford, Snape and Bawdsey Primary Schools. The exhibition tells the story of the Merman and will then be on… Read More >

SOLD OUT: You can join the waiting list either from the Events details above or from the description below. If you have booked tickets but find that you are unable to attend, please do let us know so that we can provide you with a full refund and re-allocate your… Read More >

Medieval medley of music from 1320 - 1530 with a soprano, tenor, Lutanist and Viella player at Butley Priory. Generously arranged by Peter Manning, "Conductor, music director, commissioner, educator and arts advocate". Peter Manning has organised and collaborated with prestigious music festivals throughout the UK and Europe and worked with… Read More >