Sikh Heritage: Episode 5 - Ancient Houses Museum, Thetford
In this episode we travel to the Ancient House Museum in Thetford which holds a lot of artefacts pertaining to Maharaja Duleep Singh.
Thetford Town Centre June 2018
Thetford is a market town and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. Thetford is on the A11 road between Norwich and London, just south of Thetford Forest. After World War II Thetford became an ‘overspill town’ taking people from London, as a result of which its population increased substantially.
The Ancient House Museum, situated on White Hart Street, is an oak-framed Tudor merchant's house. The museum holds replicas of the Thetford Treasure and has displays about flint knapping, rabbit warreners and wildlife in the brecks. You can also find out more about Thomas Paine and the Maharajah Duleep Singh. The Ancient House was gifted to the town by Prince Frederick Duleep Singh. The surrounding Breckland has been largely replaced by the Thetford Forest, though Thetford Chase remains.
Thetford is just off the A11 road between Norwich (28 miles (45 km)) and London (86 miles (138 km)). The A11 previously ran through the town but a bypass was constructed in the 1990s. It is served by Thetford railway station, with Abellio Greater Anglia running services between Norwich and Cambridge, and East Midlands Trains from Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street (via Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly). From Cambridge, regular services run to London King's Cross.
The Iceni were a Celtic tribe living in Norfolk and parts of Cambridgeshire. Archaeological evidence suggests that Thetford was an important tribal centre during the late Iron Age and early Roman period. A ceremonial 'grove' was uncovered there during excavations. In 1979, a hoard of Romano-British metalwork, known as the Thetford treasure was located just outside Thetford.
Thetford is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the town of Thetford .
Places to see in ( Thetford - UK )
Places to see in ( Thetford - UK )
Thetford is a market town and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. Thetford is on the A11 road between Norwich and London, just south of Thetford Forest. After World War II Thetford became an ‘overspill town’ taking people from London, as a result of which its population increased substantially.
The Ancient House Museum, situated on White Hart Street, is an oak-framed Tudor merchant's house. The museum holds replicas of the Thetford Treasure and has displays about flint knapping, rabbit warreners and wildlife in the brecks. You can also find out more about Thomas Paine and the Maharajah Duleep Singh. The Ancient House was gifted to the town by Prince Frederick Duleep Singh. The surrounding Breckland has been largely replaced by the Thetford Forest, though Thetford Chase remains.
East Harling near Thetford hosts an annual Autumn Equinox Festival for astronomy. The town is also the site for the UK's Star Party, as it is centrally located in a rural area with dark night skies. An annual concert, STORM open air festival used to take place at the Castle Green.
Thetford is just off the A11 road between Norwich (28 miles (45 km)) and London (86 miles (138 km)). The A11 previously ran through the town but a bypass was constructed in the 1990s. It is served by Thetford railway station, with Abellio Greater Anglia running services between Norwich and Cambridge, and East Midlands Trains from Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street (via Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly). From Cambridge, regular services run to London King's Cross.
The Iceni were a Celtic tribe living in Norfolk and parts of Cambridgeshire. Archaeological evidence suggests that Thetford was an important tribal centre during the late Iron Age and early Roman period. A ceremonial 'grove' was uncovered there during excavations. In 1979, a hoard of Romano-British metalwork, known as the Thetford treasure was located just outside Thetford.
( Thetford - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Thetford . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Thetford - UK
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a day at Maharaja Dalip Singh's memorial at Thetford & gravestone at Elveden - 8Aug2012
To visit these sites:
History at Ancient House (museum) White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AA
Memorial at Butten Island, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP
Grave at St. Andrews & Patrick Parish Church, Elveden, Suffolk, IP24 3TQ
Quads Born At Thetford.
Aerial over town of Thetford. Panning shot of street to house. Shot of Father Mr Lingwood. Crowds in street watch house.
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Thetford school children bring suffragettes' story to life
Members of the after school history club at Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life put on a show for their families, local councillors, Thetford's Mayor and history enthusiasts about Princess Sophia and Catherine Duleep Singh, whose family had strong links to the museum.
Norfolk County Council's Deputy Leader, Councillor Alison Thomas, spoke at the event which brought to life the story of the women's suffragette movement and their battle for women's rights 100 years ago.
Panjab Connections: Reflections
This film is one of three scripted, filmed and edited by a group from the Panjab Connections project, working with Basharat Khan of Bash Art Creative. The group researched the life of the Maharaja Duleep Singh and chose locations and people to interview and film. With support from Bash, the group learned film-making and interview techniques and used creative writing to imagine dialogue between the Maharaja Duleep Singh and his mother, Maharani Jind Kaur.
The Panjab connections project is run by National Museums Scotland, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Painting Unveiled as Part of Festival of Norfolk and Punjab
The Ancient House Museum in Thetford has unveiled a special painting as part of their Festival of Norfolk and Punjab this summer. The festival features a number of exhibitions and talks surrounding Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah of Punjab in India prior to the British Invasion, and his children, who all contributed a great deal to Norfolk. The painting of the Maharaja’s daughter Sophia has been lent to the museum for the festival, as local historians explain the impact of the Duleeps Singhs on the county.
A Year to Remember - 2010
Archaeologist & Historian James Balme has researched the landscape for many years uncovering evidence left behind by our ancestors. But it has been 2010 that has proved to be his most successful year to date with the unearthing of many wonderful ancient treasures including a hoard of Roman Republican silver coins now officially declared national treasure. Now in this short feature James highlights some of his favourite finds from 2010.
The Maharaja Trail
A short video following the trail of the last Maharaja of Punjab, Duleep Singh.
We travelled to Norfolk, discovering the Maharajahs impact on this county.
I love History, especially Sikh history. Following the Maharajah to his estate, statues, his son Frederick home, churches, museum and graveyard has been remarkable and sad at the same time. The Maharajah was stripped away from his mighty kingdom at an early age and moved to an alien land. It was only in his later years he discovered his identity, a broken man not able to return to his mother land. There much I could say about Maharajah Duleep Singh but I will save you the research.
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Roman London's Amphitheatre - Guildhall Art Gallery
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Mildenhall Treasure
The history of the Mildenhall treasure!
Last Maharajah Im Moving On
The Story
The Last Maharajah is a musical/costume drama set in London and Paris in 1887. The story combines the sweep of India with the world of Victorian England, and tells the tale of alliances -- both personal and political -- as Dalip Singh, the dispossessed Maharajah of the Punjab, begins a quest to reclaim the magnificent Koh-i-noor Diamond from Queen Victoria and restore himself to his lost throne.
Much of the action revolves around Dalip's conflict with the cool, calm governance of Her Majesty's Lords, and his brief but passionate relationship with Kitty Vaughan, the Cockney soubrette from the stage of the famous London Alhambra. With her help he resorts to trickery to flee to Paris to meet the wealthy and politically influential of Europe, who are only too willing to assist him in his endeavor to unseat the British Empire and return to his native land.
However, the fabulous Koh-i-noor, once deemed half the world's worth, proves to be elusive and dangerous, and does not easily succumb to a change in ownership.
Set against an exotic background the score is a blend of opulent melodies and Olde Time Music Hall; the music hall setting providing the writers with the perfect opportunity to broaden the show's appeal with bright choruses and memorable ballads.
The History
The Last Maharajah is collaboration between writer Hal Davies, composer Ziggy de Voight and lyricist Jackson B Sutcliffe. De Voight and Sutcliffe previously worked together on their musical Nostradamus, which premiered in Australia in 2002. This is their first collaboration with Davies, the writer of the hilarious musical farce All Above Board which, since its premiere in 1992, has had numerous productions around Australia and also UK.
The Last Maharajah has approximately 40 speaking parts many of which can be doubled, and gives chorus members ample opportunity to cover most of the minor roles. The settings, which range from the stage of the Alhambra to a London boarding house and from a luxurious ballroom to the Irish American Pub in Paris, can be as elaborate as budget will allow or realistically conveyed with imaginative use of lighting and with minimum props and furniture.
Dads Army moves to Brid
Dads Army Museum - Thetford
Literary Norfolk
Dads Army Locations - (Written so long ago, it's no longer updated!)
Dads Army Appreciation Society
Sikh Heritage: Episode 2 - Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
Sikh Relics and Artefacts lecture Festival of Thetford and Punjab
Lecture by Sikh Museum Initiative (Gurinder Singh Mann) & Taranjit Singh) - Festival of Thetford and Punjab 11th July at the Festival of Thetford and Punjab. Filmed by Sikh Channel and shown on 19th July 2018 worldwide.
Fascinating journey through the rich relics of the Sikh Empire, from the court of Maharajah Ranjit Singh through to the artefacts of his progeny including Maharajah Duleep Singh. The lecture will showcase how new technologies can be used to showcase relics through 3D modelling, 3D printing and augmented reality. You will also find out more about the world’s first Sikh Online Museum funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Gurinder Singh Mann is an historian and Oxford University Published author. He is Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative. He has recently curated the successful exhibition: Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, Treaties and Relics (2016-2017) at Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester and was featured on the BBC show Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip.
Taranjit Singh is a 3D developer at Taran3d and has undertaken many technological projects related to 3D printing and augmented reality, as well as working with many museums across the UK.
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Firefighters investigate cause of Thetford Township blaze
Fire crews investigated what sparked a blaze at a home at 9160 N. Dort Highway in Thetford Township Tuesday morning, Nov. 17.
Panjab Connections: Discovering the Maharajah
This film is one of three scripted, filmed and edited by a group from the Panjab Connections project, working with Basharat Khan of Bash Art Creative. The group researched the life of the Maharaja Duleep Singh and chose locations and people to interview and film. With support from Bash, the group learned film-making and interview techniques and used creative writing to imagine dialogue between the Maharaja Duleep Singh and his mother, Maharani Jind Kaur.
The Panjab connections project is run by National Museums Scotland, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Special Program on Maharaja Duleep Singh Thetford
Special Program on Maharaja Duleep Singh Thetford