Made by the River tells the engaging story of the town’s old riverside industries from the 1800s to the 1980s. Displays featuring evocative names such as Fison’s fertilizers, Burrell’s steam engines and Bidwells brewery conjure up the sights, sounds and smells of the town’s rich industrial heritage. The exhibition is being delivered as part of […]
Remembering D-Day - Proclamation and Flag Raising On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. At 8am, the D-Day flag will be raised, and a proclamation will be read by the Mayor of […]
D-Day Celebration Day at The Dad's Army Museum Join us here at The Dad's Army Museum to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Live Entertainment provided by Chris Penny aka Bud Flanagan. Free Entry.
D-Day 80th Anniversary Trail at Ancient House Museum Find all the D-Day soldiers hidden in the museum to win a small prize. Free with museum admission.
Remembering D-Day - Fallen Soldiers of Thetford Art Exhibition On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. Children from Thetford Schools have taken part in an art project, which commemorates the lives of […]
Remembering D-Day - Second Proclamation by The Town Crier On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. There will be a second proclamation from the steps of the Guildhall at 12pm, from local […]
Remembering D-Day - Lantern Parade On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. The evening will see Thetford’s events beginning at 6pm, with the ‘Remembering D-Day’ lantern parade, featuring children and families from […]
Remembering D-Day - Thetford Strings - Xanthe Cross On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. The arrival of the parade will signify the start of the Market Place events, with performances from […]
Remembering D-Day - Guildhall Singer - Sam Trayton On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. Guildhall Singer, Sam Drayton (1940's songs). There will then be poetry and readings from the Guildhall writers’ […]
Remembering D-Day - Light, Sound and Projection Film Show On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. From 9pm, the Market Place will step back in time, with light, sound, and a projection […]
Remembering D-Day - Bagpipes and Beacon Lighting On Thursday 6th June, Thetford Town Council will commemorate the 80-year anniversary of D-Day by paying tribute to the fallen from Thetford, with a series of events across the day. At 9.10pm, bagpipe music will be played as the Beacon Lighting takes place at 9.15pm and the International […]
D-Day 80th Anniversary Trail at Ancient House Museum Find all the D-Day soldiers hidden in the museum to win a small prize. Free with museum admission.
