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Mar 14, 2021 · Norwich started as a small Anglo-Saxon settlement north of the River Wensum in Norfolk. In time it grew into a town, perhaps because of its situation on a river. (In those days it was much cheaper and easier to transport goods for sale by water than by land).
Norwich (/ ˈnɒrɪdʒ, - ɪtʃ / ⓘ) is a cathedral city and district of the county of Norfolk, England, of which it is the county town. It lies by the River Wensum, about 100 mi (160 km) north-east of London, 40 mi (64 km) north of Ipswich and 65 mi (105 km) east of Peterborough.
Norwich is an ancient city that lies at the heart of rural East Anglia. It was the Anglo Saxons who first made their homes beside the river Wensum, and it was from one of these settlements, which bore the name Northwic, that the city got its name.
East Norwich presents a regeneration opportunity that will be transformational for the city of Norwich. It is located in close proximity to Norwich’s thriving city centre and adjacent to, and...
Feb 24, 2022 · An important milestone has been reached in the regeneration of East Norwich, as its unique heritage is recognised through a review of its historical buildings. The review, carried out by...
During the Roman conquest of Britain the Celtic Iceni tribe occupied East Anglia. Boudicca, a fiercely strong, independent woman led an uprising against the Romans which sadly failed. The Romans established the regional capital of Venta Icenorum on the River Tas (a few miles south of Norwich).
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Nov 10, 2021 · The masterplan identifies three primary objectives for East Norwich including: celebrating Norwich’s waterfront to create vibrant new riverside environments and support water-based activities...
