27 October 2023

Record numbers visit Anna Sewell House during Heritage Open Days

A volunteer welcomes visitors to Anna Sewell House during Heritage Open Days.

A record number of visitors enjoyed a look around Anna Sewell House to mark Heritage Open Days Week in September.

Our wonderful volunteers welcomed over 280 people through the door during the three days we were open, which given the small space inside the house, was quite a feat! At some points, a queue formed outside!
 

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“Having lived in Great Yarmouth all my life, I have never had the opportunity to go inside Anna Sewell’s House. It was lovely to be able to actually step inside where she was born. The ladies who staffed it were very helpful and answered all our questions.”

“Visiting the house brought the story of Black Beauty to life and made me feel connected to its author.”

“Really enjoyable to step inside Anna’s birthplace. Lovely to see the Black Beauty books on display also.”

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Visitors enjoyed themselves

 

We also received some lovely comments from visitors –

“Having lived in Great Yarmouth all my life, I have never had the opportunity to go inside Anna Sewell’s House. It was lovely to be able to actually step inside where she was born. The ladies who staffed it were very helpful and answered all our questions.”

“Visiting the house brought the story of Black Beauty to life and made me feel connected to its author.”

“Really enjoyable to step inside Anna’s birthplace. Lovely to see the Black Beauty books on display also.”
 

The exterior of Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth
Anna Sewell House was a popular destination for visitors during Heritage Open Days 2023. All images by Luke Witcomb.
 
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Anna Sewell House, in Great Yarmouth, is the birthplace of Anna Sewell, the author of beloved novel Black Beauty. Redwings is now the custodian of the building and we open our doors to visitors every Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 2pm.

Find out more about visiting here.
 

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