Take a trip down memory lane

Take a trip down memory lane

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Fancy dress competitions, races and good old fashioned tea parties will all be the subject of a special exhibition marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The Festival of Breckland Jubilee Memories Exhibition will open at Thetford Library on Monday 30th April.  Marking the past 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign is something that has clearly captured the imagination of residents eager to pay homage to her highness.

The exhibition explores how people have celebrated Jubilee events over the past 60 years.

Everything from feasts and festivals have been held in honour of coronations and jubilees over the years and the exhibition will cover these momentous occasions by displaying photographs and memorabilia from past celebrations.

Lynda Turner, Executive Member for Localism, Community and Environmental Services said: “The exhibition looks at how local people have celebrated royal events over the past 60 years, using memorabilia and documents. In other words, there will be many and varied souvenir items on display.

“I think the exhibition will bring back memories for many people and, as we are coming up to date with the Diamond Jubilee, it can bring back memories for people of all ages. Breckland does seem to enjoy royal celebrations.”

The exhibition will be visiting each Breckland town’s library on the dates below and will stay for one week.

Thetford on 30th April, Swaffham on 7th May, Dereham on 14th May, Watton on 21st May and Attleborough on 28th May.