Social aspects of living in Norwich
With a population of just under 122,000 people Norwich is the 149th largest town or city in the United Kingdom. Norwich has one relatively new university the University of East Anglia.
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Sightseeing in Norwich
Largely contained within a bend of the River Wensum the central area of Norwich city is crammed with things to see. Whichever sites you decide to see the spire of Norwich Cathedral or the Castle on its hill are always a good reference points to use.
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Shopping in Norwich
Shopping in Norwich can be a pleasure. It has a large pedestrianised areas, superb malls, lots of small and independent shops that compliment the High Street chain stores and an open air market stacked with history and tradition.
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Recreational and sports amenities in Norwich
It has to be said that Norwich is not a city with nationally recognised sports teams. However, despite this lack of national recognition in sporting prowess, the city does offer its residents a full range of recreational and sporting amenities.
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The Geography of Norwich
In terms of England, Norwich would be described as being lightly populated. However, in regional terms it is the fourth most densely populated area in the east of England. It is in the east of England and is the largest town or city in Norfolk.
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Entertainment, Restaurants and Bars in Norwich
Norwich is not a city that is particularly well known for its night-life. It does, however, have some fine restaurants, pubs and cafes with charm and history that you wouldn’t encounter in other cities.
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Business and Industry in Norwich
Once famous for the manufacture of cloth, worsted in particular, the trade has almost ceased to exist in Norwich. Just about the only reminder of the trade in cloth are the tall three storey buildings, that were used to house the looms.
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Transport in and around Norwich
Whilst the generally flat topology makes for relatively easy cycling and walking to and around Norwich, the city is not very well served by major road transport links. The nearest motorway to Norwich is at Cambridge, the M11 to London.
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Accommodation for visitors in Norwich
As a cathedral city steeped in history Norwich has for decades been a popular holiday destination. Being the nearest major city to the famous Norfolk Broads it is ideal base to explore Norfolk and Suffolk.
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A brief history of Norwich
Whilst there is evidence of human habitation of the East Anglian region going back to Palaeolithic times and there is evidence of Romans being in the region, recorded history of Norwich itself actually begins around 520 AD.
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