The third of our Winter Lecture Series will be delivered by Norfolk resident and heritage champion, Dr Simon Thurley.
The talk titled, Those who work; those who fight; those who pray – West Norfolk in the Middle Ages will take place at St George’s Church, South Acre on Thursday 22nd April 2027 at 6.30pm.
Norfolk Churches Trust Member tickets are priced at £30pp or £50 per joint member, and can be booked by following the link below.
Non-member tickets are priced at £35pp and £60 per couple – non member tickets can be booked here.
All options include one copy of Simon’s latest book, The Building of England: The Architectural History of a Nation.
Please note bookings are non-refundable and no tickets will be issued, your names will be on a guest list at the door.
Our Speaker

Dr Simon Thurley is an historian, archaeologist and heritage champion who believes that our past informs and shapes our future, and that to make a great future for everyone we need to understand and care for our past.
Since childhood he has been investigating history; some of his earliest efforts digging in his parent’s garden and discovering important Roman remains. After reading History at university and completing an MA and PhD he has devoted his career to working with history, museums, archaeology and heritage always trying to explain why history matters and make it accessible and enjoyable to everybody.
Our Venue: South Acre, St George Finger Hill, South Acre PE32 2AD