A visit to Norwich
Norwich is a superb historic city with more than 1500 listed buildings. The first people to live here, beside the River Wensum, next to Roman roads, were the Angles who arrived during the 5th century from Northern Germany. They were followed by the Danes (Vikings) who arrived in the second half of the 9th century. The Danes established Norwich as a trading centre with Europe and by the time the Normans arrived after 1066, Norwich had a population of between 5,000 and 10,000 along with 20 churches. The Normans had a major impact on the city building a magnificent Benedictine Monastery, now Norwich Cathedral and building Norwich Castle as a Royal Palace. They also established the Market Place opposite the Castle, where it still located today. During the 12th century, the city evolved into a major woollen cloth manufacturing centre. Trade in cloth with Northern Europe and throughout England made Norwich a wealthy city and it grew to be the country’s second largest city. Fires in the early 16th century destroyed 40% of the city, so today Norwich has more Tudor than Medieval buildings. The Georgian and Victorian eras are also well represented in the city. Norwich’s textile industry declined during the Industrial Revolution, but by the second half of the 19th century shoe manufacturing became the city’s most important industry, along with being the home of Norwich Union (now Aviva), Colman’s Mustard and Caley’s Chocolate and a thriving brewing industry. Today, Norwich has 31 medieval churches, the largest collection in Northern Europe, a well-preserved medieval street layout, with historic buildings round every corner – looking up is essential on a walk through the city. There are many independent shops, cafes and restaurants in the area known as the Norwich Lanes. The Art Nouveau Royal Arcade, close to the Market Place is not to be missed.
VISIT INCLUSIONS
• 4 nights’ accommodation sharing classic doubles (double beds only – twin rooms on request at a supplement) or singles with queen bed – full English breakfast.
• 1 x evening lecture followed by dinners with drinks.
• All entrance fees in line with the programme.
• Local professional guide and museums own guides.
• All local taxes and UK tour operators VAT.
Not included: any services not stated as included above.
This visit is proposed on behalf of the Livery Committee International Travelling Club, and it will be possible if we have a minimum of 20 participants. If you are intereste in joining us, please contact tony@millenniumtours.co.uk and you will be sent an application form to book. Party number will be limited to max 25 participants, and bookings will be accepted strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Practicalities:
(1) PRICE £560 PER PERSON SHARING STANDARD CLASSIC DOUBLE ROOMS.
(2) SOLO TRAVELLER SUPPLEMENT £240 IN SINGLE ROOMS.
(3) DEPOSIT OF £150 PER PERSON PAYABLE UPON BOOKING.
(4) OPERATED BY MILLENNIUM TOURS LTD – ATOL 10040
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Event organiser and contact to book: tony@millenniumtours.co.uk
The Livery Committee is the Society’s members’ social committee and is separate from the main Society Programme. It operates outside of the governance of the Society, and uses a money-pooling system for all of its events. Net receipts collected by the Society on their behalf are passed to the Livery Committee.