Friends of Kett's Heights

Please register below for "Kett's Rebellion" talk on Sunday 15th September at 2.30 

    Kett's Rebellion talk by Paddy Adams 15th September 2024  14.30 -15.30

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This is part of the national Heritage Open Days events, which runs from Fri 6th - Sun 15th September. The national theme this year is routes – networks - connections. 
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​The Friends of Kett’s Heights’ event this year is an illustrated talk on 'Kett’s Rebellion – networks and connections'.
Kett’s Heights in Norwich was the headquarters of Kett’s rebellion in July and August 1549. This talk explores social and family connections, historical parallels, and the landscape of rebellion.
Our speaker, Patrick Adams, will take us through the origins of Kett’s Rebellion and the journey taken by Robert Kett from yeoman farmer standing up for the rights of the common man to his execution as a “traitor”. This talk will look at the various locations in Norwich associated with the rebellion where simple farmers were pitted against foreign mercenaries in an unequal struggle for social justice.
After the talk you will have the option to join a tour of nearby Kett’s Heights.
Location :-   St Matthew's Church, Telegraph Lane West, Norwich, NR1 4JA.  (see map). Large car park in front of church.
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St. Matthew's Church. Telegraph Lane West.