Celebrating Thetford Through Art
Exclusive limited edition prints by local artist Emily Chapman, commissioned by Leaping Hare

At Leaping Hare, we’re passionate about celebrating the creativity, stories and people that make our town so special.

That’s why we’re proud to work with local artist Emily Chapman to create a growing collection of exclusive limited edition prints inspired by Thetford.

Emily’s bright, colourful style captures far more than familiar buildings and beautiful landscapes. Her paintings celebrate the character of a place, the people who belong there and the memories that make somewhere feel like home.

As Emily says:
“Art made locally has the energy of the place and the people that live there. Nothing can replace this and the feelings of belonging to the community and the larger environment.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Whether you’re looking for artwork for your home, office or workplace, or searching for a meaningful gift with a genuine connection to Thetford, we hope you’ll love these two very special paintings. Both Everything Thetford and A Walk with Dave are available as limited editions of just 200 prints, individually produced exclusively for Leaping Hare.

The Collection – Everything Thetford

A joyful celebration of our town

Commissioned exclusively by Leaping Hare, Everything Thetford is Emily’s vibrant celebration of Thetford.

From familiar landmarks and historic buildings to winding streets and much-loved local features, the painting brings together everything that makes Thetford unique, all in Emily’s wonderfully bright and quirky style.

It’s a painting that invites you to look again and again, discovering new details each time.

Whether you’ve lived here all your life, recently made Thetford your home or simply have a special connection to the town, Everything Thetford is a colourful reminder of a place that’s full of history, character and community.

Did you notice…?

Every time you return to Everything Thetford, you’ll discover another familiar detail. Among them are:

• Ancient House Museum
• Charles Burrell Museum
• The Dad’s Army Museum’s famous Jones’s van
• The colourful Punjab Festival dancers
• Castle Hill and its sheep
• The Bell Inn
• The Thomas Paine statue

…and that’s just the beginning.

How many more can you find?

Love Everything Thetford?

The painting is also available as a beautifully produced cotton tea towel.

It’s a lovely gift and a colourful way to bring a little piece of Thetford into your kitchen.

The Collection – A Walk with Dave

A story woven into Thetford

Emily has been friends with Dave and Sue Riggs for many years.

Long before Emily became known for her colourful paintings, Sue was one of her earliest supporters, commissioning several of her original paintings.

After the sad loss of Dave in September 2025, Emily wanted to honour her dear friend in the way she knew best—through her art.

Rather than painting a portrait, Emily chose to celebrate Dave by painting the town he loved

Look closely and you’ll spot Dave and Sue walking together across the Town Bridge, gently woven into the scene.

For those who didn’t know Dave, A Walk with Dave is simply a beautiful painting of Thetford.

For those who did, it’s a gentle reminder of a man affectionately known as the “Mayor of Magdalen Street”—a devoted husband, dad, Pop, loyal friend and one of Thetford’s best-loved characters.

It’s a painting that celebrates friendship, community and a life well lived.

Did you notice…?

Look a little closer and you’ll discover:

• Dave and Sue walking across the Town Bridge
• The Bell Inn
• St Peter’s Church
• The former Thetford Home Guard Headquarters

Together they tell the story of a much-loved local character and the town he called home.

Meet Emily Chapman

Want to discover more about the artist behind these paintings?

Emily’s colourful paintings celebrate places, people and community. If you’d like to discover more about the artist behind these exclusive Thetford prints, we highly recommend this beautiful short film by filmmaker Dom Thorby, created as part of the Norfolk Artscape series.

The film explores Emily’s inspiration, creative process and the joy she finds in capturing the places she loves.

Norfolk Artscape film by Dom Thorby

About Norfolk Artscape

Norfolk Artscape is a series of beautifully produced short films celebrating painters, sculptors, glass artists and makers from across Norfolk. Created by filmmaker Dom Thorby, the project shines a light on the remarkable creative talent found across our county.

Bringing a Little Piece of Thetford Home

Whether you’re choosing a framed print for your wall, a mounted print ready for your own frame, or one of our Everything Thetford tea towels, we’re delighted to help you take a little piece of Thetford home

Everything Thetford

Limited Edition Print

Framed – £100

Mounted – £60

Also available

Everything Thetford Tea Towel – £12.95

A Walk with Dave

Limited Edition Print

Framed – £85

Mounted – £50

Both prints are available exclusively from Leaping Hare in either framed or mounted editions.

Mounted prints can be posted, or we can supply prints carefully rolled in a postal tube if you prefer to arrange your own framing or if you are overseas. Delivery options for framed prints may also be available.

Please get in touch to discuss postage, delivery or any questions—we’re always happy to help.

Thank you

Thank you for supporting local artists, local creativity and the stories that make Thetford such a special place.

“Art made locally has the energy of the place and the people that live there.”
Emily Chapman

Read more about the story behind A Walk with Dave here