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Bungay Museum

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Established in 1963, Bungay Museum displays items relating to the heritage, society and businesses of the town of Bungay in Suffolk.

Archaeology on display includes Pre-historic , Roman and Saxon artefacts, and geological specimens alongside  a model and pictures of Bungay Castle. Other displays relate to the prosperous Printing industry, coins and local trade tokens, and memorabilia connected with the family of a local Victorian philanthropist, John Barber Scott, and the novelist Sir Henry Rider Haggard.

Visitors can also see a display case containing material relating to John Childs, the Bungay printer, Clay’s printing-works, paintings, engravings and photographs depicting the town and local events.

For additional information about admission, opening hours, access, facilities and learning opportunities, please visit the museum’s website

 

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Bungay Museum
Council Office
Broad Street
Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EE
England

T: 01986 893155
W: https://bungay-suffolk.co.uk/attractions-bungay-museum/

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Future developments in Bungay

After having come into possession of the King’s Head Hotel in 2016, the Bungay Castle Trust has recently sold the premises to  local businessman Paul Thornton. Paul Thornton is managing director of Beccles-based VC Cooke, a trade-based metal and recycling… Continue reading Future developments in Bungay

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Contact: Jayne Austin,
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T: 01473 265008
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