Fire and Water - walking tour

Schedule

Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Forum | Norwich, EN

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How has the city been affected - or even shaped by major fires, water courses, wells and floods? This walking tour aims to find out.
About this Event

Three major city centre fires all occurred on the same date - within 100 years of each other. Discover the unlucky date - and learn more about the many fires that have ravaged the city over the centuries. We will also explore the city's many water courses and wells - and learn more about floods and their impact.

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The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 9.00

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