Norwich: Historic, Alleys, Lanes and Passages

Schedule

Tue Mar 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

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Location

The Forum, Norwich | Norwich, EN

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Discover the stories of Norwich’s historic alleys, lanes and passages on this tour which starts at The Forum and ends outside the Maddermarket Theatre.
Walk down the former Esperanto Way. Hear stories of Hampshire Hog Yard and Ninham’s, Rigby and Watts Courts. See Gybson’s Conduit. Find out what JB Priestley thought of Norwich and Lady Eastlake thought of Jane Eyre. Pass great medieval churches, rare thatched buildings and discover a great Victorian singing teacher and why Father Ignatius caused such a furore and much more.

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