The Norwich Book of Days

Download or read book The Norwich Book of Days written by Carol Twinch and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the rich and colourful history of Norwich with this collection of tales from across the city. Featuring a story for every day of the year, it includes tales of skirmishes, rebellions and battles as well as milestones along history's fascinating trail of popular culture. Why did Sir Thomas Erpingham build his famous gates at Norwich Cathedral. What connection does the war heroine Edith Cavell have with Norwich? And which ghost was said to haunted the city in the nineteen century? Featuring events from shortly after its foundation right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of one of Britain's oldest cities.