England
Things you probably didn't know about Norwich
A cathedral city that once rivalled London in size.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.