TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams

Name: TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams
Start: 2026-09-24T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-24T12:00:00+01:00
Location: The Forum

Schedule

Thu Sep 24 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Forum | Norwich, EN

Chalk workings form part of Norwich’s rich heritage.
About this Event

Matt Williams looks at the geological and historical context to explain why and where excavation took place - and what the legacy of chalk pits means for the modern city.

Matt Williams is a chartered geologist and local author with a professional background in the construction industry. He was a member of the Society’s Strategic Planning and Transportation Committee and gave a talk at the Society’s Climate Change Conference in 2024 on Floods and the City infrastructure.