Norwich, The Cathedral And Pulls Ferry 1891
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The great late 15th-century spire of Norwich Cathedral soars to 315 feet, the second highest spire in England. Its predecessor was blown through the choir roof in a great gale in 1362. The medieval Watergate was restored and roofed in 1947. The lane to Lower Close was originally a canal, used for carrying stone for building the cathedral in the 12th century.

A Selection of Memories from Norwich

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Norwich

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Your picture of the Novi Sad Bridge in Norwich provoked many memories. Firstly it is an extremely good replica of the bridge. I've been over it many times and remember seeing it on tv the day it was bombed. Everyone over there was crying. We were crying. Some of our friends were about to cross it and were helping to rescue the injured. It was a very special place and became a symbol of Novi Sad so fabulous to ...see more
I remember going into the Jenny Lind the day Prince Andrew was born, the 19th Feb 1960. I had swelling in my Neck left from mumps and had radium treatment. I was on the Gannon Ward and can also remember the side ward which seemed like a glass conservatory. The nurses were lovely and they had a lovely playroom and dolls house. I too remember the green walls and pink toothpaste that tasted lovely.
O officers club and no club dances
Trips to Sculthope USA air force base