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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

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A museum of Thetford life, housed in an attractive, half-timbered, Tudor merchant's house. The house, which is Grade I listed, tells the fascinating history of Thetford and the Brecks region, through displays of industrial heritage, archaeology, photos, costumes, arms and armour, social history, fine art, and natural history.

The museum was founded in 1924, partly as a result of money given by Prince Frederick Duleep Singh, son of Maharajah Duleep Singh.

Note: Do not confuse this Ancient House Museum with the similarly named Clare Ancient House Museum at Clare, Suffolk.
White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 1AA

About Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Email: ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk
Phone: 01842 752599
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OS TL869832
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Thetford
Tourist Information Centre
4 White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk
England
IP24 2HA
Tel: 01842 820 689
Email: info@thetfordtourism.co.uk
Web: http://www.explorethetford.co.uk
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