When my husband and I were invited to a wedding in Norwich (County of Norfolk), my first thought was a long weekend with time for sightseeing! And that’s the way it went.
We arrived on Friday in the early afternoon and stayed at a hotel overlooking the river, and a short walk into the city. I didn’t waste any time and was soon out exploring. I’d always wanted to see where the anchorite, Julian of Norwich had once lived. No, not at the cathedral, where you might think, but a tiny church near our hotel. There is a Julian Centre there (she has left a whole spiritual legacy). Although the cell where Julian live is no longer there, inside the church there is a shrine.
On Saturday morning, we headed into the city along by the river (the opposite direction to where I’d walked the previous afternoon). I have to say my favourite parts of Norwich were by the riverside. We were on the way to the Cathedral, and this was a much better route than walking through the busy city.
Pull’s Ferry the former ferry house was once a 15th Century watergate where stone for the cathedral made its journey along the river and into the city.
Had a job getting the best photo of the Swan Pit as the sun was in my eyes. I managed to hide behind a bush! A swan pit was used to fatten up swans for human consumption. They were given to Kings, clerics and noblemen. This one stands in the grounds of the Great Hospital.
We then found ourselves at Norwich Historic Churches Trust where there was an art exhibition taking place. No longer used as a church, it hosts various events. I took the opportunity to take some photos of the stained glass windows.
The next post will take us into Norwich Cathedral which has a stunning beauty and stories of its own.
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