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Things you probably didn't know about Norwich

A cathedral city that once rivalled London in size.

  1. 1145 — fact 1 of 4

    England’s finest Norman cathedral

    Norwich Cathedral’s nave and 96-metre spire have dominated the skyline since the 12th century.

  2. Fact 2 of 4

    Once England’s second city

    In Norman times, Norwich was among the largest and wealthiest cities in England, thanks to wool and trade.

  3. 1814 — fact 3 of 4

    Colman’s mustard

    The yellow brand has been milled in Norwich since 1814, when Jeremiah Colman set up shop at a watermill.

  4. Fact 4 of 4

    "A fine city"

    The road sign that reads "Norwich — A Fine City" has become one of the country’s most affectionate pieces of civic branding.

Our Norwich collection is part of a growing local-history library — more cities and facts are being added.

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