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Meet Edward Paston

Heritage Open Day: Drop in to this large historic church to discover Blofield's connections with members of the famous Paston family. Enlarged in the 14th century from a previous, smaller building Blofield church has seen worship and welcomed visitors since the 1420s. Meet Edward Paston. Dr Rob Knee steps into the clothes and persona of Blofield's Edward Paston (1550 -1630) to greet you. Hear more about his life and his abilities both linguistic and musical. He was lord of the manor of Blofield, owning a large swathe of land here, and was buried in Blofield Church, where a fine memorial stands to him, his wife and their 9 children.
event dateSun 14 Sep to Tuesday 16 September
venue addressBlofield Church, Church Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 4NA
event timesSun 14 Sep:1400-1600: Meet Edward Patson; Mon 15 Sep:1030-1630: Displays about the Paston family; Tues 16 Sep:1030-1630: Displays about the Paston family; Free Entry.
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