Behind the Screens - Amphibious Tanks of Fritton Lake and D-Day Talk

Join us at Great Yarmouth Town Hall for Winter Talks with Great Yarmouth Heritage Guides.

An illustrated talk about Fritton Lake's involvement during WW2 when the 79th Armoured Division requisitioned it for training the crews to operate the Duplex Drive Tanks.

Learn about the development of amphibious tanks, and the impact the swimming tanks had both on D-Day and in other operations during the War.

Speaker: Stuart Burgess

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee on arrival, followed by the talk which will last approximately 50 minutes and the option to ask questions afterwards.

£5.50 per person.

The nearest car park is located on King Street, just a short walk from the Town Hall. Charges apply.

Booking essential (by Sunday 9 November, 1pm).

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• This Sunday, 10th August, 10:00 am, Seaside Adventure into the Past Family Walk in Yarmouth
• Next Wednesday, 13th August, 05:30 pm, Yucky Yarns Children's Walk in Yarmouth
• Next Thursday, 14th August, 06:00 pm, The Finest Quay Guided Heritage Walk in Yarmouth

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