Norwich on the Darkside

Schedule

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Erpingham Gate | Norwich, EN

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This 1 hour 45 minutes guided walking tour looks at the darker side of Norwich, crime, punishment, filth and misery!
About this Event

Hear about grizzly tales of the plague, the ups and downs of Kett’s Rebellion, the horror of Lollards Pit, drunken 17th century antics, celebrated Victorian murders and executions, floods, filth and grime – all stories from the darker side of Norwich.

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The Erpingham Gate, 10 Tombland, Norwich, United Kingdom

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