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The Architectural History of Jarrold’s: From Stationer to Department Store

1-11 London Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1JF

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Sam Riley presents his research, undertaken for his Masters degree thesis at the University of Cambridge, on the architectural history of Jarrolds.

Sam Riley presents his research, undertaken for his Masters degree thesis at the University of Cambridge, on the architectural history of Jarrolds. His research traced the historic development of the business’ retail buildings and the influences behind its piecemeal expansion since John Jarrold arrived in Norwich in 1823. He places Jarrolds in the context of the emergence of the provincial department store in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
17:00-19:00

Location & directions

1-11 London Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1JF

Directions:
In the Exchange Restaurant on the Lower Ground Floor
Contact on day:
Rosie Bossart
Telephone number:
+447942876438

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.
Booking contact name:
The Forum
Booking website:
https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/
Booking opens:
27 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
Booking closes:
12 Sep 2025 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Wheelchair access via the lifts

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
40
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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