Sep12

Orford Castle: Open Day

Saturday 12th September 2009 @ 10:00 am

Section: Castles

Heritage Open Day: Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps. Built by Henry II between 1165 and 1173, it is a warren of passageways and chambers. Climb to the top and enjoy spectacular views over Orford Ness. Orford Museum houses many fascinating local exhibits (on the first floor).   Sat 12 Sep:1000-1700. Sun 13 Sep:1000-1700. Castle Green, Orford, Woodbridge Suffol...More>>

Jul16

Flodden and The Flodden Helm

Tuesday 16th July 2013 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Section: Castles

Venue: St Michael's Church, Framlingham

Contact: Sandra Cartwright

The 500th Anniversary Lecture A Fatal Rivalry: Henry VIII & James IV by George Goodwin & The Mysteries of Flodden by Clive Hallam-Baker Tickets £5 (£4 for FOSM members) A commemoration of this battle on the Scottish borders in 1513. The English army was commanded by The Earl of Surrey, later 2nd Duke of Norfolk. The Ducal tombs and the Flodden Helm lie in St Michael's church, Framl...More>>