Pulls Ferry
Although not far from Bishop Bridge, Pulls
Ferry was once one of the ways of crossing the Wensum to reach the city.
The lane going towards the Cathedral on the other side used to be a canal
which was used to ferry the massive stones and Italian marble to the build
the Cathedral. (Note the local flint used to build the
gatehouse...)
Lower Goat Lane
Close to the very centre of Norwich are dozens of pretty little streets. One
of them, Lower Goat Lane has perhaps
led a quieter existence than most, but is nevertheless an extremely
popular shopping street. In fact, the best record shop in Norwich is here
along with some very trendy and high quality clothes boutiques.
It also happens to be where inSiteUK lives.
The Riverside
If you study maps of the old city of Norwich, you'll notice how
The River Wensum wends its
way from the south east along the eastern side of the old city and meanders
round the northern side before swinging
in a gooseneck to the north west (though it actually flows the other way). It thus
formed a natural boundary before the Romans came to do battle with the Iceni who lived
in the area. Since then it became an important lifeline and Angles, Saxons, Vikings
and Normans have sailed up the river
variously to plunder, trade and settle the area. In fact the very name Norwich comes
from the old Angle name Norre Wic, or northern wending, of the river that protected
the settlement. Elsewhere, walls and gates had to be built to keep would
be marauders at bay. These days though, the invaders are tourists
who, in the summer months, choke the river with their rented pleasure craft
from Norwich to the Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth on the coast.
Elm Hill
Elm Hill is simply one of the most charming streets anywhere. Maybe
that's why it's so popular with tourists who love to soak up the olde
worlde atmosphere outside one of the pubs. You wouldn't think that Elm
Hill with its art galleries, ancient monasteries and picturesque shops
is just around the corner from the throbbing centre of Norwich's nightlife
in Tombland.
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