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


Monday, 17 July 2023

Drayton Lodge

I recently heard on the local news that they had restored some of the ruins of the old Drayton Lodge so I popped over to see this on my way home the other day.  There are some excellent information boards about Sir John Fastolf who built it in 1437 (yes the famous knight that the Shakespearian character of Falstaff was based on) and of course the restored old ruin.  The below article provides some pictures and further information on the lodge and how it fell into the hands of the Paston family and became used by warreners and shepherds.  Please select the following link to find out more:

https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/in-your-area/east-of-england/drayton-lodge-norfolk-saved/


No comments:

Post a Comment