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Catherine the Great and Smallpox Inoculation

The Long Room Debenham Veterinary Practice, 1 Cherry Tree Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Lucy Ward tells the true story of how Catherine the Great spearheaded a ground breaking public health campaign and the involvement of a Suffolk doctor, Daniel Sutton from Kenton, who pioneered smallpox vaccinations.

£3

The Debenham Dig – SOLD OUT

Leisure centre Debenham Sports and Leisure Centre, Gracechurch St, Debenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom

The annual Knowland Memorial Lecture, presented by Len Middleton from the Cambridge Archaeological Unit presents the final results of the archaeological dig carried out in the village in 2022. The talk details the approach, the technology used and the artefacts found and what these tell us of earlier life on this site. Note that following… Read More »The Debenham Dig – SOLD OUT

Free

The History of Longbows and Arrows

United Reformed Church 21 Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Professional bow maker, Willy Rackham, details the history of longbows and arrows. A selection of bows and arrows will be on display to support this talk.

£3

The Great Thorpe Railway Disaster 1874: Heroes, Victims, Survivors

United Reformed Church 21 Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Phyllida Scrivens provides a unique account of the events that led to head-on collision between two Victorian steam trains outside of Norwich and explores the personalities and lives involved, including the 27 victims.

£4