Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event)
Wed 25 Nov · 10:00
King's Lynn Town Hall
Venue events →
Ask AI: is it for me?
Similar events
View allAbout This Event
The event at King's Lynn Town Hall on 25 November 2026 will celebrate the recent inscription of the Red Register into the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. This in-person event will explore the significance of the Red Register, the earliest surviving archival paper book in England, and its insights into life in King’s Lynn during the fourteenth century. Attendees will learn about the materiality of medieval paper and the impact of the Black Death through preserved wills, with a free lunch included.
Join us to celebrate the recent inscription of the Red Register into the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
IN-PERSON EVENT
The Red Register, the earliest surviving archival paper book in England, offers a remarkable insight into life in King’s Lynn, then known as Bishop’s Lynn, during the fourteenth century. By embracing the relatively new technology of paper decades before many other English towns, and almost two centuries before paper was manufactured in England, Lynn demonstrated a striking spirit of innovation. This talk will explore the materiality of medieval paper, examine the impact of the Black Death through the wills preserved within the Register, and compare Bishop’s Lynn with contemporary towns in England and Ireland.
DOORS OPEN AT 10AM
Free lunch is included
This is a hybrid event, If you can book a place for the online audience here (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002718599242)
Find our November 2026 -February 2027 programme of events here (https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-november-2026-february-2027/)
If you are no longer able to attend an event please let us know.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of King's Lynn Town Hall.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Similar Events in King's Lynn
View all →
Mon, 16 Nov 2026
Captain Fawcett's Marvellous Barbershop Museum Tour
Free Entry
Sat, 5 Dec 2026
'Back Home for Christmas' -Storytelling with Father Christmas
Oxburgh Estate
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Wisbech Audio Tour: Historic Gems
Wisbech Castle
£3.99
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
King's Lynn Audio Tour: Historic Gems
King's Lynn Railway Station
£4.99
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
Merry Makers Market
Springfields Events Centre
£3
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Six Lap Drifting Passenger Ride — King's Lynn
Swaffham
£21
More at King's Lynn Town Hall
View all →
Frequently asked questions
Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 10:00.
Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) is held at King's Lynn Town Hall in King's Lynn (Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ).
Entry to Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of King's Lynn Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The event at King's Lynn Town Hall on 25 November 2026 will celebrate the recent inscription of the Red Register into the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. This in-person event will explore the significance of the Red Register, the earliest surviving archival paper book in England, and its insights into life in King’s Lynn during the fourteenth century. Attendees will learn about the materiality of medieval paper and the impact of the Black Death through preserved wills, with a free lunch included.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join us to celebrate the recent inscription of the Red Register into the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
IN-PERSON EVENT
The Red Register, the earliest surviving archival paper book in England, offers a remarkable insight into life in King’s Lynn, then known as Bishop’s Lynn, during the fourteenth century. By embracing the relatively new technology of paper decades before many other English towns, and almost two centuries before paper was manufactured in England, Lynn demonstrated a striking spirit of innovation. This talk will explore the materiality of medieval paper, examine the impact of the Black Death through the wills preserved within the Register, and compare Bishop’s Lynn with contemporary towns in England and Ireland.
DOORS OPEN AT 10AM
Free lunch is included
This is a hybrid event, If you can book a place for the online audience here (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002718599242)
Find our November 2026 -February 2027 programme of events here (https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-november-2026-february-2027/)
If you are no longer able to attend an event please let us know.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of King's Lynn Town Hall. Searching near Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ; check-in Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
WhereKing's Lynn Town Hall
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, King's Lynn
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event)?
Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) taking place?
Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) is held at King's Lynn Town Hall in King's Lynn (Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ).
How much are tickets for Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event)?
Entry to Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of King's Lynn Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event)?
Tickets for Medieval Lynn: Paper, prosperity and people (In-Person Event) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free Entry
Date
Time
Venue
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ
Secure checkout on Eventbrite — opens in a new tab
Ask AI: is it for me?
Keep looking
More in King's Lynn
EventsList lists 227,000+ events across the UK. Tickets are sold by the venue or its authorised sellers, never by us.
Same venueMore at King's Lynn Town Hall
All at this venueNot this one?Similar events in King's Lynn
View all
More things to do in King's Lynn
- Autumn at OxburghMonday, 9 November 2026
- Bringing Esther HomeMonday, 9 November 2026
- A Regency RomanceMonday, 9 November 2026
- SEA LIFE Hunstanton Visit for Two AdultsTuesday, 3 November 2026
- SEA LIFE Hunstanton Visit for Two Adults and One ChildTuesday, 3 November 2026
- SEA LIFE Hunstanton Visit for Two Adults and Two ChildrenTuesday, 3 November 2026
- Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trailMonday, 9 November 2026
- Autumn at Oxburgh; Drawing on the EstateMonday, 9 November 2026
- Three Lap Drifting Passenger Ride — King's LynnWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Twelve Lap Drifting Passenger Ride — King's LynnWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Half Day Drifting Experience with Three High Speed Passenger Laps — King's LynnWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Guided Safari Art Workshop for Two at Watatunga Wildlife ReserveWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Half Day Drifting with Six High Speed Passenger Laps — King's LynnWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Hunter Muskett @ Flitcham Acoustic SessionsWednesday, 11 November 2026