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Norwich: Street by Street
Pamela Brooks
Norwich – Street by Street is a fresh look at the history of Norwich that uses the streets of the old city as its starting point. If you’ve ever wondered how the streets of the old city got their names, and how they grew up and developed over the years, then you will find that information here, along with countless other fascinating details about the businesses and people that shaped the life of the city, the dramatic events that took place on Norwich’s streets throughout history, and the many attractive and interesting buildings that line the highways and byways of the streets within the Inner Ring Road.
By trawling through old directories, old copies of newspapers and library archives, Pamela Brooks has uncovered a wealth of detail about Norwich’s past that will make essential reading for anyone with an interest in local history. Her lively and readable approach to the material mean that the book is sure to be popular, and it is beautifully illustrated with images from the council’s archives and more modern scenes.
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