Norwich
Properties and events in Norwich
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'Tongues of fire' - The Windows of the South Transept at St John's
This talk discusses the stained glass in the windows of the South Transept. Designed by Dunstan Powell in the early 1900s, these window depict a wide variety of subjects, from the Old and New testament, as well as from English history.
‘Nothing fills a hole like a Double Decker’
In 1988 a bus fell into a hole in Earlham Road, around 120 yards from the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Come and find out the history of this event, and how it relates to the story of the Cathedral site from the medieval period to the present.
155 years of continuous play
Come and see one of Norwich’s ‘hidden gems’ where outdoor bowls has been played for 155 years. Active club in delightful garden setting with an interesting thatched summer house.
A Closer Look at Margery Kempe
Keith Carlton looks at Margery Kempe and how she flourished alongside Julian of Norwich.
A Sensory Home
Visit the Frozen Light and Musical Keys Sensory Home at Carrow House! Explore the theatrical Museum of Spirals, enjoy a cuppa, and experience a musical wonderland—fully accessible and open to all. A creative, inclusive space on Floor 3.
A Small Exhibition of Norfolk Related Silver Including some Copies of the Norwich Civic Plate
This small exhibition explores the owners and lives of some of these objects, which were used for celebration by the public in both Civic and Church settings.
A.F. Scott the individualist and his architecture: Sweedenborgian Chapel
Architect A.F. Scott (1854-1936) designed from the traditional to reinforced concrete. His great granddaughter tells how his religious beliefs, independent travels & fantastic knowledge of structural engineering informed his work in Norwich & beyond
Above, Below, and Built to Last - The Hidden Street Tour by The Shoebox Experiences
A special 45-minute guided tour that uncovers the architectural story and underground secrets of our hidden street - from its evolution above ground to the creation of a mysterious street below!
Adat Yeshua Messianic Synagogue
Come and tour the Synagogue and learn about the history of the building. There will also be plenty of Jewish artefacts to view and hear about their history and use in the synagogue. There will be free refreshments available.
Architectural Visions: A Journey Through Film Archives
Join us for an archive film screening that illuminates the structures that are the heart and landscape of our communities.
Assembly House, A new tour by and for children and young people
Come and see the House through the eyes of 8-14 year olds. Our young guides have worked & played hard to find the juiciest details from the House's past, and launched their own paper guide. For one day only, come and hear it from them.
Backstage Past: Talks and Tours at Norwich Theatre
We are pulling back the curtain at Norwich Theatre, revealing the heritage of our building through a History Talk, a display of archival posters, programmes and playbills, and an opportunity to tread the boards on a backstage tour.
Baroque Ornaments and French Fancies
Julian Haggett talks about and demonstrates St Peter Mancroft's Collins organ.
Beautiful Beaux Arts Buildings in 80 Acres of Green
We meet in 'The Friend's Room', in the Pavilion by the bandstand, for a short presentation and visual display of old photographs. Afterwards, a walk by the Lily Pond to the boating lake (with rooftop views of the park) and finally a train ride.
Behind the Scenes at BACW: Ten Years of The British Archive for Contemporary Writing at UEA
A talk and tour of UEA's British Archive for Contemporary Writing with a display of original writers' archives.
Behind the Scenes at The Forum Tour
A wonderful opportunity to see behind the scenes of this Millennium building, including the Millennium Library Stacks Room. The tour will provide an insight to the building's operations and history.
Behind the Scenes Experience: The Architecture of Archives
Join us to discover the history of the building of The Archive Centre, a purpose built archive for Norfolk's documents. Feel the temperature of our Strongrooms, see our box making machine and have a peak at our digitization studio.
Bishops House Garden
Visit and discover this historic private four-acre garden. A formal city centre garden which has belonged to the Bishops of Norwich for over 900 years.
Boardman and Skipper walking tour
This 2-hour guided walking tour celebrates the architectural legacy of the great Victorian/Edwardian Norwich architects Edward Boardman and George Skipper.
Building Norwich – How the Centuries have Shaped our Fine City Talk
From flint to intergalactic superheroes – Norwich has a multitude of stories to tell. This presentation by Vanessa Trevelyan looks at the various building materials, architects and styles that have created the Norwich that we know and love today.