Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to ‘do different’. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From the pub with two names to the tilting Tudor house; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help characterise this ancient city.
Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, ancient societies, modern myths and, of course, the unique local dialect.Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich - from a slightly different angle – as he delves into lesser known but fascinating tales from the city’s past.
Quirky Norwich celebrates the unusual and often strange history of Norwich and its characters over the years. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about the city’s quirky history.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
96 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Amberley Publishing |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2026-05-15 |
| ISBN |
9781398122826 |
