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July 6 2008

Welcome to Norwich
Icenian Torque from Norwich Castle Museum. Courtesy of Norwich Castle Museum.

five to see in the city

Shows a photo of a roof boss of Norwich Cathedral - showing a Green Man face
Saturday Art Club: Week 2
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art, Norwich
Creative Studio: Colour Shape and Space
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art, Norwich
Lunchtime Exhibition Talk
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art, Norwich
Late Shift: Late Wednesday Open Art Events
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art, Norwich
Film Premiere: Margaret Mellis: A Life in Colour
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art, Norwich
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Which historic Norwich building needs most urgent attention?

Magpie Road city wall and towers

The Derlyngton Tower, Bishopsgate

Howard’s House, King Street

welcome

Norwich boasts one of the largest intact medieval street plans in Europe, as well as more churches than any other English city. Explore this hidden gem of a city in East Anglia with our City Heritage Guide.

Photo of the side of Norwich Castle

EXCITING PLANS AND NEW ACQUISITIONS FOR NORWICH CASTLE MUSEUM

An exciting array of new items, displays and services will soon be arriving at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery thanks to grants from the Collecting Cultures initiative.

News: our archive of news, reviews and features

Sainsbury Centre Celebrates Local Art In Norwich

Three exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art called The Art of Creation; Constructed - 40 years of the UEA and Margaret Mellis - A Life in Colour celebrate art in East Anglia as well as themes and works from further afield.

Local History: histories and heritage from community groups, museums and local residents

black and white photograph of the Guildhall surrounded by sandbags

VE Day 60 Years: Both Sides Of The Air War - Norwich In World War Two

The picturesque city of Norwich was hit hard during the Baedeker Blitz, when Hitler targeted destinations recommended by a German tourist guidebook.

City Trails: tours and features highlighting city heritage

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Find The Elephants Hidden Among Norwich's Heritage

Norwich's exclusive Go Elephants! city centre installation means you can enjoy the international contributions while exploring some of Norwich's history.

By Kids for Kids: local kids give us their view of heritage

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Show Me's Favourite Games

Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.

Get Involved!

Got a story to tell about the old days in Norwich? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.

THE HARLESTON AND WAVENEY ART TRAIL 2008

Visitors are set to flock to the beautiful Waveney Valley between July 5 and July 20; keen to enter 30 art studios opened to the public just once a year, for the Harleston and Waveney Art Trail 2008.

Click here to find out more...

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