House in a converted Victorian herring curing works
Step inside one of the UK’s best-preserved Victorian herring curing works to discover the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day.
Wander down a typical 1913 row and see inside fishermen’s homes and local businesses. Find out about the town’s heyday as a vibrant holiday resort and see souvenirs, postcards, memorabilia and archive photos. Explore the original smokehouses where the lingering aroma of smoked fish is a reminder of times gone by. Stand at the wheel of a steam drifter and hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue. Soak up the atmosphere of a 1950s fish wharf and discover a host of colourful characters making their living from the sea.
Step inside one of the UK’s best-preserved Victorian herring curing works to discover the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day.
Wander down a typical 1913 row and see inside fishermen’s homes and local businesses. Find out about the town’s heyday as a vibrant holiday resort and see souvenirs, postcards, memorabilia and archive photos. Explore the original smokehouses where the lingering aroma of smoked fish is a reminder of times gone by. Stand at the wheel of a steam drifter and hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue. Soak up the atmosphere of a 1950s fish wharf and discover a host of colourful characters making their living from the sea.