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Collections at Lynn Museum

Seahenge

A unique timber circle dating back over 4,000 years to the Early Bronze Age, found on the North Norfolk coast

Invaders and settlers

West Norfolk is rich in archaeological sites dating from the Iron Age, Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo Saxon periods

Medieval wealth and pilgrims

Medieval Lynn was a wealthy port, well positioned at a point where a major river system met the Wash

Civil War and polite society

How civil war and social activities shaped the town of King's Lynn

Maritime history

The port of Lynn has played a vital role in the development of the West Norfolk economy

Local industry

Many different industries have flourished in Lynn including engineering, fairground manufacturing, glassmaking and brewing

Art collection

The stark beauty of the Fenlands, majestic coasts and wetlands, and the magnificent historic buildings make West Norfolk a haven for artists