 Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, England
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Norwich is a city in Norfolk, England. The city includes suburban areas such as Costessey, Hellesdon, Old Catton, Sprawston and Thorpe St Andrew. The area south of Norwich was the site of the Roman settlement of Venta Icenorum, which fell into disuse around AD 450. After the Romans abandoned the area, there were a number of Anglo-Saxon settlements that grew to the north of the River Tas. One of these settlements became a thriving city by the 10th century. However a raid by Swein Forkbeard the Viking in AD 1004 put an end to it.
Guide to Norwich Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Norwich that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Interior of Norwich Cathedral
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More on Norwich
The town of Norwich itself is said to have been established between AD 924 and 939. It was a mint, and coins bearing the word Norvic appeared across Europe. By the Middle Ages, Norwich has turned into a centre for the wool trade. Its city walls were completed by the middle of the 14th century. It enclosed an area which is larger than the City of London.
One of the most noted buildings in Norwich is Norwich Cathedral, which was started in 1096. Its spire, at 96 m (315 ft) is the second tallest cathedral spire in England, after that of the Salisbury Cathedral.
By the early part of the 20th century, Norwich was still a major manufacturing centre, producing shoes, clothing, wire netting among others. It was also a brewery and a chocolate producing centre. The city suffered heavy bombardment during the Second World War. Today it has the feel of a small town that is a little past its prime. There are a number of tourist attractions in the city related to its glorious history.
Norwich Castle
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Budget Travel to Norwich
By Train
You can reach train from London. You can reach it via Ipswich and Colchester.
By Bus
National Express has bus services to and from London.
By Road
Norwich can be approached by car. Among the major roads there include the M11, A14, A11, A12 and A140. Parking within the city is however expensive and limited to multi-storey parking lots.
Budget Travel within Norwich
The city centre is fairly small and can be easily covered on foot.
Earlham Chapel, Norwich
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Looking for Prime Office Space?
The United Kingdom was the first industrialized country in the world and has the sixth largest economy. The UK is one of the leading developed countries with great economic, political, scientific and cultural power. Due to the United Kingdom's importance as a business center new offices in Norwich are constantly required.
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Places of Interest in Norwich
- Bridewell Museum
One of the oldest houses in Norwich with exhibits on the local industries.
- Church of St Peter Mancroft
Imposing Perpendicular chruch built around 1455.
- Dragon Hall
Restored trading hall from medieval Norwich.
- Forum
A new landmark in Norwich housing the municipal library, arts and information centre.
- Guildhall
15th century flint and stone Guildhall above Norwich's old marketplace.
- Norwich Castle Museum
12th century castle served as a prison for 650 years until 1894, when it was turned into a museum.
- Norwich Cathedral
900-year-old cathedral church first built by the Normans.
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Centre with changing exhibits on arts, ceramics and more.
- Strangers' Hall
14th century merchant's house offering a glimpse into English domestic life through the ages.
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