Visitors to Sheringham Park have been given a fascinating insight into what life was like on the estate in years gone by.

The National Trust gem has been hosting 'History Comes to Life' over the weekend, allowing people to discover how different historical features were used in the past.

Eastern Daily Press: Michelle Davidson using the treadle-powered pole lathe during the history weekend at Sheringham ParkMichelle Davidson using the treadle-powered pole lathe during the history weekend at Sheringham Park (Image: Archant)

Activities and exhibits on offer have included a children's archaeological spotter trail, Anglo-Saxon charcoal burning and a chance to meet the Home Guard in the two pill boxes.

Rupert Eris, event organiser and a ranger at the park, said he was delighted to be back after two years away due to Covid.


Eastern Daily Press: Rupert Eris, event organiser, and Robert Wynn dressed as Victorian archaeologists during Sheringham Park's history weekendRupert Eris, event organiser, and Robert Wynn dressed as Victorian archaeologists during Sheringham Park's history weekend (Image: Archant)

"We have had a really good weekend, with lots of visitors and steady stream of people at all of the sites," he added.

"What this is all about for me is displaying things which are part of our history or archaeology.

"These are the kinds of things people may usually walk past without giving them a second thought or realising how significant they are."

Eastern Daily Press: Late Victorians at the burial mound during Sheringham Park 'History Comes to Life' weekendLate Victorians at the burial mound during Sheringham Park 'History Comes to Life' weekend (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Dave Parmenter dressed as a Victorian during the history weekend at Sheringham ParkDave Parmenter dressed as a Victorian during the history weekend at Sheringham Park (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Michelle Davidson and Bob Gwynn using the sawmill at Sheringham ParkMichelle Davidson and Bob Gwynn using the sawmill at Sheringham Park (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Pete Fox and Paul Whittingham replicate Anglo Saxon methods of making charcoal during 'History Comes to Life' at Sheringham ParkPete Fox and Paul Whittingham replicate Anglo Saxon methods of making charcoal during 'History Comes to Life' at Sheringham Park (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Bob Gwynn using the sawmill Sheringham Park's history weekendBob Gwynn using the sawmill Sheringham Park's history weekend (Image: Archant)