Norwich is such a beautiful place. I went to study there 20 years ago and never wanted to leave. Now I am lucky enough to call it home. One important place you missed is Elm Hill, an intact medieval street that looks the same as it did in Henry VIII’s day. A must for your next visit. Thanks for giving Norwich such a good showcase, we look forward to having you back.

Born there. Left to emigrate to Australia in 1963 when i was 6 and I've never been back. Hopeful of visiting this year. Thank you, some of these places were familiar: castle of course and Cathedral, market, Guildhall and town hall where my mother went to pay bills while i waited outside and talked to the lion statues. I'm still confident that if i was plonked outside the town hall, I'd remember my way home to Melrose Road where we lived 61 years ago.

Naaarch is a town I spent many an happy and unhappy hour in. Many memories, I can't believe how much has changed and how much is still recognisable from the dark ages (1980's). Wandering drunk down Magdalen street and accidentally joining the army. Being disappointed in the job centre and wandering into HMV next door to lift my mood. Standing next my dad's car in the multi-storey car park and smelling the Rowntree's factory. Trying to convince my friends to start a band and call ourselves the Anglia square heroes.

Those young folks are so lucky to go to university in such a beautiful and historic town. I suspect the full appreciation of the town will come as they grow older and look back on their college days. Thanks for sharing this town with us.

@reggiebosanquet1525

10 ай бұрын

It's actually a City not a town. A very important distinction as city status is only granted by the Sovereign. Except of course in the case of a small number of cities which are designated with city status from 'time immemorial', a good example being the City of London.

@richardsinger01

7 ай бұрын

You are no doubt correct. I was a student there in the 1980s. Frequented many of the pubs these modern students mentioned. Therewasnothing of note in Prince of Wales Rd back then.

Norwich! ❤… Centre of the Universe 👌✌️

@damedavidfrith55

Жыл бұрын

Nah that’s Ipswich 🎉

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136

Жыл бұрын

@@damedavidfrith55 😁

A lovely walk in a lovely city. Nice to see Tombland as featured in CJ Sansom's book of the same name. Thank you John (and the gang) for a great walk through Norwich.

I'm from the US. My daughter attended NUA. We've visited the city several times and love it very much. Hoping one day to return. Thank you for this video. It brought back many good memories.

Respect to Ellie for her contribution to this video. In the late 90's a college friend/acquaintance of mine, from Matlock Derbyshire, went there to study Art History. Aside from the quality of the course, he was drawn to the beauty and history of the place.

Your 'native guides' did a wonderful job! A bit of ethnography of student life is a nice addition to your usual mix of content. Love it! Also, the churches are stunners!!

@philroberts7238

Жыл бұрын

I agree that the student perspective added an extra dimension. And, yes, the churches are absolutely stunning - as was that Pre-Raphaelite hair! (PS I was very taken by the latest Joolz Guides' tour of Ealing today and suggested, for the second time, that a joint walk from the two of you including history, waterways, performance art, music and pubs would, I feel sure, be very entertaining for all concerned.)

My wife and I visited Norwich in September 2023. We were blown away about how beautiful the city is and it’s fantastic history. We are Canadian and we think Norwich is a must see for anyone wanting to explore British history. I always thought France did small cities brilliantly and now I think theUK can give them a run for their money. To (mis) quote a notable Brit, anyone who is tired of Norwich, is tired of life. If you live in Norwich you should be very proud..

Been my home for nearly a decade. Elm Hill the famous street was omitted, shame you also missed vital information about the Viking history including Fye Bridge and what is buried under The Anglia TV building. One of Norwich's most beautiful secrets is The Plantation Garden as well as our wonderful Parks especially Chaplefield Park and the bandstand. Anglia Square an iconic relic politically bound up and the Brutalist architectural buildings of Norwich. But you can be forgiven, Norwich is so multi-layered, and knee deep in history from all era's oh the Shoe Industry ! I could go on. From my dwelling in one of the old yard sites in the medieval district I bid you farewell, did you see any ghosts ? The Maids Head Hotel ? Oh hang on I 'm still going on- Brilliant film, loved it.

Got to love a man that can bring us the hidden rivers of London, the back streets of Paris & Berlin and a decent kebab shop in Norwich! 😎

My mother Jo was born there in 1940 during war time, she told us many stories, came to America 1960, passed in 89 without ever returning I would love to go there.

Such an absolutely fascinating City! Many thanks, John - I think that 'she who must be obeyed' and myself have just watched a location to spend a long weekend break in the coming months. Many thanks also to Ollie and the girls and guys who supported this production with their local insight and knowledge. They truly gave it an additional entertaining dimension.

@elizabethdarley8646

Жыл бұрын

Mmmm, well, as a traditional Catholic convert, it does feel painful for me when people make fun of Catholicism as in this video sadly and I don't think Olly would dare make fun of Islam to camera as he does about my Catholic faith but I forgive him because I've been there and made fun of Catholicism myself. I'm guilty of that in the past. 😳🙂🙏

No Elm Hill? The finest preserved medieval street in England? Pah! But I’m glad your like our beautiful city

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Good lord! We were there, don’t say I didn’t film it?

@itfc1959

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks Fraid so, John

I'm a big fan of yours John - if only I'd have known you were visiting Norwich I would have come and said hello. I came to Norwich for work 20 years ago and stayed. It's a wonderful place to live and bring up a family. Good to see the 'youngsters' embracing what Norwich has to offer, they did you and the fine city proud with their musings. Even after all the years I'm still in awe of the history and architecture. You covered a lot but there's plenty left for you to discover on the next visit, whenever that may be!

I really liked the “student touch” to this video ❤️

Living in Norfolk, I visit Norwich quite often, it seriously is one of Europe's great cities! It is so overlooked as a UK holiday location! I think you should also read up on and visit Great Yarmouth - walk the route of the medieval Wall and down some of the remaining "Rows"!

The great thing about the Linton Travel Tavern is its situation. It’s equidistant between London and Norwich. That’s the genius of its location. Even though I do hate it and I don’t live here.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

How anyone can say North Norfolk ever again is beyond me

13:07 "...this is like the Brandenburg Gate of Norwich." I love Oliver's descriptions! 😂

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily, Ollie has a great way with words

The clip of Lower Goat Lane with nothing but chatter of the locals & the chimes of the church bells was beautiful. You can close your eyes, imagine the street a hundred years ago & beyond, with our ancestors of the day going about their day with the exact same church bells ✌🏻🧡

As a traditional Catholic, I think it is the Holy Shrine of Walsingham which is the reason there are so many Catholic-built medieval Churches in Norwich. Walsingham is the Lourdes of England and England is the Dowry of our Blessed Lady Holy Mother of God.

When I lived in Norfolk I visited Norwich as often as possible. Great Millenium library. Norwich in Autumn with all the leaves underfoot is beautiful.

Wow - what an amazing place, the streets and buildings are definitely beguiling! I love your guides so much! Agreed, nothing like local knowledge. I feel like I went along on a family day out. Thanks for the video.

A lot of tales of the unexpected was filmed in Norwich Stayed at dunston hall plenty of times Maybe retire out that way

How nice that was John, much enjoyed and the young people were delightful ! Thankyou.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth

Another connection between Norfolk and East London is the Ingleby Family - they owned the Valentines Estate, and have portraits in Valentines Mansion in Gants Hill, and the family were also owners of Sedgford Hall Estate in (West) Norfolk

From Newcastle but lived in Norwich for a few years in the 90s. I haven't been back so it's nice to see this.

Great to see you in my favourite city. A couple of river things if I may. Yare is pronounced to rhyme with pear - except in the name Yarmouth. The Wensum is a chalk stream and all the rarer for being in the East. Finally you missed out a lovely little walked link between the cathedral and the railway station - if you'd kept going through Cathedral Close you'd have come to the river and the lovely Pull's Ferry building (in which you can sometimes find Girl Guides selling cakes and squash) and a walk to the trains along the bank of the Wensum passing the yacht sttation - èxiting literally through the grounds of the Compleat Angler pub. Lovely video, the kids are alright!

I spotted a Labyrinth in the Cathedral precinct . Apparently laid down in 2002 to celebrate the late Queen's Golden Jubilee. Great to see the Church take on some much neglected mysticism. ✌️🕉️

I do love Norwich and it has elements that remind me of both Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds if you have been to either of those recently. Lots of Historic buildings, old churches, famous people etc

So many beautiful churches You could spend a week looking around inside them . Lovely walk John 👍🏻

@elizabethdarley8646

Жыл бұрын

They'd be packed churches if people loved God as much as He wants them to love Him. God is love. I told that to a Muslim pupil age 16 and it pleasantly blew him away.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian

@samuelbutler4973

Жыл бұрын

​​@@elizabethdarley8646 no thanks, Norwich is the least religious city in the UK and we would much prefer the churches as skate shops and antique markets! (As long as their historic parts are maintained)

That was great, John, and the students added another aspect to it , some of the best years of their lives, I remember Norwich from the early sixties when my grandparents lived in Norfolk, it wasn't pedestrianised then. I didn't realise what a gem it was and is!

@davidbutcher5295

Жыл бұрын

Back in the day, approximately 57 years ago, I can see myself standing on London street waiting for a no.90 bus to take me back to Cringleford. It's difficult to imagine how it got there, but I'm guessing left up Exchange st. and up Gentlemans walk. One thing I can tell you is it certainly didn't go up the 'Back of the Inns' because they're barely 5 yards wide. Heady days

This was lovely. Beautiful place. Polite and helpful young people. I love it when you swooned over the "street we're not walking down." LOL. Next time.

Great to see you made your way to Norwich. May also be worth connecting with the chap from 'Lost Norwich' on here. He has a wealth of knowledge regarding the history of this fine city.

@kathrynhall4775

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 😊

Nice to to see the young stars, decorating your video, they remind me of myself 30 years ago.

Good to see a nightclub! These are spaces where important and cultural ‘stuff’ happens! Look at the legacy of New York’s paradise Loft, the Hacienda or Hull’s spiders/Room!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Great point Jimmy and so often overlooked. I was filming in Hoxton today and mentioned Blue Note and the Bass/Treble Clef - shame there's no plaque to commemorate the great cultural moments created there

11:59 James the Connoisseur of Ossis for sure

What a great video of an interesting city. Shame that you didn't visit Elm Hill as it has so many interesting old buildings , Maybe next time.

Top stuff, John. At 20:28 (on Farmers Avenue) in the background (up & behind the railings) is where John Cleese sat at a table, with a big BBC microphone, to says “And now for something completely different.” for the Monty Python TV series. If there’s a follow-up video at some point, I’d suggest Elm Hill is a ‘must’ (again, in Monty Python’s TV show), with all its Tudor buildings (seen in lots of films & TV shows)... and perhaps the city-wide view from the prison, high up on Mousehold Heath. Last time I visited Anglia TV, the silver knight on horseback, used as the logo, was still on display in reception.

I went once to Norwich a few years ago on a day trip, really nice place, took the train from Liverpool Street station.

Probably my favourite city. I spend a day there every summer. Looking forward to going there again in a few weeks time. Around five years ago, my parents and I got chatting to the manageress of the Trespass shop in Norwich and it turned out she used to live in our hometown of Lewisham, London. Another time, we spoke to two members of staff in Marks & Spencer and one used to live right near us in our part of Lewisham and the other had a daughter living just around the corner from us. We couldn't believe it. We find it strange that when we speak to young people in Norwich, they often say they're planning to movie to London (especially the New Cross part of Lewisham) for some reason. We don't really get it, unless they're planning to study at Goldsmith's University.

"This old Street here which we're not walking up" 😂 you sound just like me when I go somewhere with my girlfriend 😂😂

Norwich cathedral is one of the finest in England, and the city is steeped in history - really nice to see Jarrold's department store is still going! I would love to see you do a walk around Winchester, John, as it's equally beautiful 👌

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Great idea Lea - I've been wanting to make a Last Kingdom walk in Winchester

One of my favourite cities.

Excellent video, thanks so much to you, family and friends for a great and varied walk full of charm, humour and interest!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lois

A great walk around a great city. I work out that way some times and always enjoy a wander. Some of the best pubs in the city are The Fat Cat pubs (The Fat Cat, The Fat Cat & Canary and The Fat Cat Brewery Tap). Keep up the good work.

Leeds is a good place to visit lots of interesting history…….and a river to delight your interest. Love your filming you do.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Great idea Elaine - thanks

@elainegrout2673

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks there is a lot of statues new and old bit like a mini london I thought. There is also a old work house. There is an old victoran theater where I suffered a vertigo experience in the cheep seats at the very top I felt I was hanging off Mount Everest. There are also the victorain arcades. Thanks for your reply

As John Rogers pulls off the mask to reveal his actual face, he exclaims "And I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for those pesky kids!!".

Very interesting student-eyed tour of parts of a beautiful city, which in my very limited experience, is rivalled by London and very few others, in the extent and variety of its historic buildings. Certainly worth another explore, I think.

My 3rd great grandfather Robert Frost lived in the gaol (1841 census) as turnkey. His 1870 death certificate says he was living in the Castle Lodge (must have part of the prison when it changed to the “castle”. His son moved to London and in 1861 lived opposite Pentonville Prison….there’s a theme there somewhere !

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

wow thanks for sharing that

Love Norwich. I even joined their union

🎉😊 Fantastic place. My son just finished his three years at Norwich University. Also my brother lives there in a place called Hellesdon just 3 miles out 😊 We love it there. 😊 Cheers!😊

I studied at UEA from 2013, and lived in Norwich for 5 years. It's such a lovely city. I'll be back one day.

Nice to reminisce about Norwich. I visited a number of times in the early 2000’s so many memories brought back. Thank you John.

Norwich is where my surname heirs from. Interesting to see in the church the old resting couple. In Dalston at St. Lukes at Hackney wick rests Lady Lucy Neville Somerset, My 14th great grandmother. Norwich looks beautiful, And I hope we meet one day in London town. Cheers to Ollie and the gang, And good day to you!

This struck many a chord with me John as I lived in Norwich for quite a few years, now live 25 miles away on the North Norfolk coast. Norwich is indeed a fine City and well worth visiting, and one of the safest. For people over a certain age Prince of Wales Road is best avoided at night especially at weekends. Definitely one of my favourite Cities in the UK along with York which I'd love you to visit and video. Thanks once again for great content, much appreciated.

Love the youth perspective! I'm old, but good pubs and good music-- at good prices -- never age.

Always a city I've wanted to visit but haven't yet, so thanks for the tour. I've always thought it would be similar to York but without the tourist throng.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking York might be similar Richie

Having lived in East London for 20 years or so, I have always enjoyed your videos in that area and around the Lea Valley. Doubly pleasing to now see you walking around my newly adopted home of Norwich, especially as I was in the Bell and around Castle Quarter this morning. Keep up the good work.

Loved it! The ‘young folk’ were absolutely charming!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerri

Norwich definitely on the cards to visit sometime.

What a fun tour. Norwich is very scenic and seems a good place to study. Thank you for inviting your family for another great walk.

I spent a week in Norwich many moons ago and was so overwhelmed by its history, so much to take in. I did enjoy hearing the students take on their town and Uni, it jolted me back to think of my youth in London and the special places and pubs we frequented. There was a certain connection or should I say recolection of those special years. I found it really interesting that the beautiful Churches were being used for a good purpose plus well kept in great condition, rather than abandoned and left to decay. Town planning have obviously seen how to attract business and keep students happy. A different walk this time but extremely interesting, thank you John and your team for this day. 💕🇦🇺

The secondhand book shops are fantastic

Thank you, John- what gently curious souls you and your crew are. I wonder if you have any idea how soothing your videos are?! All the best!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Alex

Always enjoyed Norwich. So much to the place and so clean. Guess because no major industry in its history?

Another place like Norwich is Canterbury, cathedral and lanes, plus history.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary - been meaning to return for a while

I have watched a number of you walking tours around London and there you are in my home city.

@JohnRogersWalks

2 ай бұрын

and what a great city ajc

Been once when I was in the army cadets. I was 14 so it was 61 years ago but at the time I thought it was a lovely place and still do.

That was a lovely thing to watch with my cuppa on a Sunday evening. I seriously wouldn't mind living near there.

Lived in Norwich for years and learnt so much watching this! Terrific stuff sir.

Beautiful historical buildings, great that you are accompanied by the young people 👍

I've had Norwich on a list of UK cities to visit for a while, so this video has whetted my appetite - and I know where to grab a kebab too! I think Edith Cavell is buried in the cathedral grounds. Great video John.

Thanks John, good watch & listen. 'Best Wishes' as you move forwards Sir.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

many thanks

Thanks

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pat

I feel terrible now. Been meaning to get to Norwich for about 40 years and still haven't. What a beautiful city. Great ramble. Many thanks once again. Apropos of nothing, could I suggest a videoed pub/church crawl of the lovely old town of Rye? Old pub heaven. No? oh well

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracy. I’ve been meaning to visit Rye for about 10 years

@wasATsea

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks I'm seriously considering moving there

Thank you,lovely ❤

Wow

Such an incredible amount of medieval architecture. Even when you were making the statistical reference about the number of churches, I was not expecting anything remotely on this scale.

Loved this one.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimitri

This was fantastic, thanks students!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

cheers Chris

Thank you.I will certainly visit Norwich on my next trip to the UK.

You definitely should have gone to the Adam & Eve! The riverside walk skirts nearby and you can loop around to Cow Tower (part of Norwich’s medieval defences) as well as the swan pit. I believe it’s the only surviving one in the UK. They were water-filled enclosures where swans were fattened and killed for human consumption. P.S. gutted that I didn’t bump into you.

Norwich is such a great City thank you so much for the tour So many Churchs

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

thanks 4thEyeVision

@4thEyeVision

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks Thank you

Stay safe All, And thank You .

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

cheers Dave

Only been there once, must go back soon.

That was a lovely video as per....and fun to walk around with your son and his friends...never been to Norwich, maybe I'll have a visit sometime 😊

There's been a family connection with Norwich since before the war (WW2). As a boy in the fifties and sixties, I frequently stayed there with relatives. In the mid-sixties we were living at RAF Coltishall just outside Norwich. During that time I studied at Norwich City College before spending the last two years living in Norwich working at FW Woolworths in Rampant Horse St (Now M&S) and finally at Norwich Motors (no longer there) in Recorder Rd near Thorpe Station. I live in Australia now but returned on seven occasions and in the last couple of visits I caught up with some old college friends in some of the many pubs. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Brings back a lot of memories.

Bath is quite nice.

A great post John, I was an art student there in mid to late 70s, It's a brilliant city that I regard as my spiritual home.

What a lovely video. Great to see parts of a city from this POV. I was here 30 years ago. ❤😂

Very much enjoyed a walk through the eyes of people who live, study and play there…I love historical walks but cities are as much about their present as their past.

Thanks John!! Great video!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

thanks Tom

Great video John. Both my daughters studied at the Arts Uni at Norwich. It really is a special city. And dont you miss being young???

Come to York , the city has everything

@TXMEDRGR

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see John do a walk around York.

Salisbury I think is similar to Norwich, obviously loads of history there. Nearer to home I’d say Poole/Corfe Castle/Durdle Door is a great place to visit! Sure you would love Brownsea Island, and it’s connection to the scouts.

Great walk round, and from a different perspective!

They didn't point out The Slaughtered Prince from the movie Stardust!

I think your lad has his cathedrals mixed up John. He needs the one up the hill, not down 🤣 Glad you finally made it to our fine city!