400 years ago the merchant ship Mayflower left Plymouth carrying 102 passengers, a mix of merchant adventurers and religious separatists seeking a Promised Land, to start a new life in America. Amongst them were two brothers from Harleston, Thomas and Samuel Fuller, and this connection has led to an 18-month project to research and bring to life their amazing story.
On SATURDAY 10 JULY a free LIVING-HISTORY EVENT will take place around Harleston Town Centre between 11am – 12.30pm. Actors will bring to life Harleston residents who lived during the early 17th century, including Thomas and Samuel’s elder brother, the local gentry and the town’s brush with the Plague in 1626. At 12.45 there will be a procession around the town centre.
On SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 JULY at 2.30pm and 7pm there will be outdoor performances of 1620: A NEW WORLD ODYSSEY, a new play about the Fuller brothers and the extraordinary story of the settlers. On Harleston Recreation Ground IP20 9DD. Tickets: Adults £9, 10-18 years £4, under 10s free available from Robinson’s Traditional Stationers and www.harlestonplayers.co.uk
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Norfolk County Council, South Norfolk Council and Redenhall with Harleston Town Council.