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Built on a large artificial mound, Norwich Castle consists of a splendid Norman keep constructed around 1095 by William II. It's now home to a superb museum and art gallery. Set out as a rotunda surrounded by various galleries containing extensive archaeological sections, the castle's interior ...
The Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery is a must-see! This magnificent mediaeval castle is on Castle Hill in the heart of the city. You may learn about Norwich’s history here. The castle has functioned as a military fort, a county jail, and, most recently, a museum. The ...
"THE value of a museum will be tested not only by its contents, but by the treatment of those contents as a means of the advancement of knowledge." This remark of Sir William Flower's is the key-note of the Committee of the Norwich Castle Museum, and in consonance with it the ...
Norwich has a number of important museums which reflect the rich history of the city and of Norfolk, as well as wider interests. The largest is the Norwich Castle Museum. This has extensive collections of archaeological finds from the county of Norfolk, of art (including a fine collection of...
Norwich Castle Recycled East Anglia remained a rich and prosperous area, and over time the castle's military importance declined. In the 14th century, Norwich castle keep was turned into a prison - a function it held until 1883. The Keep as a Museum ...
For history enthusiasts, a visit to Norwich Castle is a must. Just a short stroll from the hotel, this iconic medieval fortress offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's past. Explore the museum housed within the castle walls and learn about Norwich's rich heritage. Food lovers will be ...
and gained lands in Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as becoming constable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports. He used his position at court to promote the interests of Norwich, prompting Henry to award a royal charter to the city in 1404. When Henry died, his son dismissed most...
One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago in the aftermath of the Norman conquest of England when William the Conqueror ordered its construction because he wished to have a fortified place in the town of Norwich. (In...
Interpreting Stratigraphy 5. Proceedings of a Conference held at Norwich Castle Museum on Thursday 16th June 1994Shepherd, Liz