Sharing and Celebrating Historic Beccles
Beccles Town Council and local history and heritage organisations have teamed up to produce a History and Heritage Development Plan. The plan was formally approved by the Town Council on 5th December.
The plan includes publishing a range of history and heritage trails in paper and electronic form exploring the town’s past, including such aspects as industry and the use of the Common over the centuries. A trail based on the plaques on historic buildings will also be published. Engaging with children and young people, such as through short films, will be an important aspect of the plan.
Encouraging drama and other artistic activities that celebrate the town’s history and heritage is included. Taking part in the Heritage Open Days scheme also features in the plan.
Cllr Barry Darch, chair of the Joint Working Party, said, ‘This is an ambitious plan which aims to help residents and visitors alike engage more with the rich heritage of Beccles and enjoy what the history of the town has to offer. There will be plenty of opportunities for local people to volunteer to get the plan off the ground and take part in helping to provide the wide range of activities envisaged.’
Please contact Barry.Darch@becclestowncouncil.gov.uk or ring the Town Hall on 01502 712109 If you would like to find out more about the plan or are interested in volunteering to help deliver any aspect of it.