Our Aims

Our Club's aims are to:

• Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

• Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

• Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

• Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Sunday, 16 March 2025

Maharaja Duleep Singh

There is a statue of Maharaja Duleep Singh on Butten Island in Thetford.  So who is he?  Why is there a Sikh statue in Thetford?  He was the last Sikh ruler, removed by the British and exiled to Britain in 1854.  Where did he live on the Norfolk/Suffolk border?  Which member of the royal family was he a firm favourite of?  The following article talks about his life and the 2022 exhibition at the Norwich Archive centre.  To find out more please select the following link:  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63225177



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