The Lanman Museum

About

The Lanman Museum is a museum of local history housed inside Framlingham Castle. It is an independent museum run by volunteers based on the collection of the late Harold Lanman. There are some fascinating artefacts representing all activities in the area, particularly relating to the end of the 18th and early 20th century, including education, entertainment and farming. The case of artefacts relating to Sir Henry Thompson is of particular interest with gifts of Faberge from the Royal family for medical services rendered as well as from other aspects of his broad range of interests (founding father of the Cremation Society, exhibitor at the Royal Academy, writer and early adopter of the motor car). Overall it presents an interesting view of a life style that has now gone.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes