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Origins is situated in the Forum (City Centre). Experience
the power of modern technology
to transport you through 2000 years of Norfolk
History.
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Below is a list of tours; all tours last approximately 1.5
hours.
Check event has not been changed or cancelled before travelling.
Title
of Tour - City of Centuries,
starts outside the ForumThe ancient settlement of 'Northwic' was first recorded in Saxon times. Over a thousand years later the city has survived the Norman invasion, rebellion, plague, fire and war. A brief plunge into the people and events which made Norwich the second greatest city in England.
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 Over the Water - Once one of
the most populated and congested areas of Norwich, flood, fire and plague have left a
fascinating hotchpotch of heritage from the Medieval to the 18th and 19th
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An Elizabethan Progress - In 1578
Queen Elizabeth I made her only visit Norwich, then the second greatest city
in England. |
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Tales of
the Riverside - Past the old warehouses and docks of a bygone
industrial age, the River Wensum meanders its way through some of the
loveliest scenery in Norwich. |
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When George was King -
Follow in the steps of the dandies of Gentleman's Walk and recall the
wealth and luxury of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. |
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Merchants and Markets
- From the original Norman market place (probably the oldest
permanent market in Europe), follow the trail of the Norwich Merchants who
traded their wares far and wide from the many assorted markets in Norwich. |
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Empire and Invention, Epidemic and
Destitution
- The Victorian era was one of the greatest periods of
expansion in building and industry, much of which still stands today; but it
was also the period which saw some of the greatest social changes in British
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In the Footsteps of Nelson
- Admiral Nelson attended Norwich School - see Norwich as it would have been
during his lifetime. |
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The Dead Parrot Tour -
Absolutely nothing to do with Monty Python (well almost nothing) but an
eclectic mix of old and new, historical and cultural, as you walk around the
Castle mound. |
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'A Pub
for every Day of the Year' - (Forum) - Norwich was once home to
over 700 pubs. This tour takes you round some of them, exploring their
names, origins and the thingt that went on in them (not necessarily about
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Explore the stunning 1930s with its art deco styling and
furnishings. Tour includes the ceremonial suite with their original fittings and
the magnificent council chamber, as well as a trip up the 206 foot high clock
tower, giving an unmissable birds eye view of Norwich.
Restrictions: There are 066 steps to the top of the clock
tower - suitable footwear must be worn and no one with a heart condition or
similar should attempt the climb. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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By far the largest guildhall outside of London, this impressive flint building with its striking checkerboard facing, stands on the north side of the marketplace. It retains many of its original medieval features as well as a panelled Georgian Court room and 12th century crypt.
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Norwich Ghost Walks will take you to many famous places noted for their strange events. At the same time you can experience first handthe charm of its beautiful buildings.
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