Free Tudor writing workshops for young people will help to celebrate 500 years since an important charter was awarded to Lynn. King Henry VIII awarded a charter 500 years ago this year which gave Lynn the right to appoint a mayor, council and aldermen, as well as other administrative posts. This transformed how the town was run. To mark the anniversary, West Norfolk Council is planning a range of activities, including Tudor writing workshops for children aged 8-16 over the May half term. Cllr Simon Ring, the council’s cabinet member for tourism, events and marketing, said: “Our history is part…