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The ordinary is often extraordinary. As part of the Heritage Open Days festival, Diss Museum will be celebrating the remarkable lives of everyday workers from Diss and district.
Explore the hidden heritage of Diss through exhibitions, displays and oral histories celebrating the town's rich industrial past, with a focus on brush making and the Diss Lace Association.
Uncover the stories of past and present residents, listen to recorded memories that bring stories alive, see live demonstrations of lace making and explore never-before-seen artefacts from the Diss Lace Association.
Take a break in the pop-up café, where you can enjoy refreshments, share your own memories with others, and even record your story to help preserve Diss's unique heritage for future generations.
With hands-on activities for children and plenty to discover for adults, this is a fascinating and enjoyable day out for the whole family.
No booking required ~ Free Event
St Mary’s Church Diss and Diss Museum
For more details go to www.heritageopendays.org.uk or www.dissmuseum.co.uk/what-s-on
Explore the hidden heritage of Diss through exhibitions, displays and oral histories celebrating the town's rich industrial past, with a focus on brush making and the Diss Lace Association.
Uncover the stories of past and present residents, listen to recorded memories that bring stories alive, see live demonstrations of lace making and explore never-before-seen artefacts from the Diss Lace Association.
Take a break in the pop-up café, where you can enjoy refreshments, share your own memories with others, and even record your story to help preserve Diss's unique heritage for future generations.
With hands-on activities for children and plenty to discover for adults, this is a fascinating and enjoyable day out for the whole family.
No booking required ~ Free Event
St Mary’s Church Diss and Diss Museum
For more details go to www.heritageopendays.org.uk or www.dissmuseum.co.uk/what-s-on
Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September
Diss Museum
4-5 Market Place, Diss & St Mary’s Church, Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AB
Saturday 12 September - 11am to 4pmSunday 13 September - 1pm to 4 pm
FREE
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