"Norwich" a Norwich Travel Page by eric_ives

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Julian of Norwich

Historic East Anglian City

Norwich was once one of the largest and most important cities in England, and it still is a lovely town to visit. This town was home of Julian of Norwich, the famous mystic anchoress who wrote (or at least is given credit for writing) the first English female-authored book. At the Norwich Cathedral you can see her statue and a picture of her in stained glass. Notice also the image of her cat.

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The Well-Preserved Norman Keep

City of History

I although I haven't been inside, Norwich is famous for its ancient castle keep in the center of the old city. The keep now houses a museum. At one time it served as a prison. If you have ever heared Peter Bellamy's "The Transports" you may recall the songs set in Norwich Jail. Well, I guess this old castle is that jail.

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Angel in Norwich

East Anglian Pride

Most Americans who trace their American ancestors to early English immigrants into New England have roots in East Anglia. Some of my East Anglian ancestors arrived in America in the early 18th Century or late 17th Century, but more recent Norfolk relatives only left England in the early 20th Century. These recent ancestors from Norfolk have left some traces in Norwich, and it's always a pleasure to go back and see sites that have meeting for my family history.