KING STREET . IP24 2AZ THETFORD UK The property was originally a seminary, but under Henry VIIIs dissolution of the monasteries it was sold as an inn in 1540 and renamed The Bell. The sense of history is enhanced by the fact that this accommodation retains much of its original character. Tudor wall paintings were discovered from an old open gallery in 1938, when layers of wallpaper were stripped away. These paintings can now be seen preserved behind glass in one of the bedrooms. Also famous as the home of the cast and crew of the television series Dads Army, Thetford features throughout the series, providing backs to many of the programmes scenes. The hotel comprises a total of 46 guest rooms and is non-smoking throughout. Facilities on offer include a lobby, a restaurant and Internet access.