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Research Centre
Welcome to HEART's Research Centre. The following articles are written by our volunteers about a wide variety of topics related to Norwich's heritage, which have been classified as HEART's Strings of Pearls.
If you are interested in researching and writing an article for us, please contact Nick Williams, nickwilliams@heritagecity.org, 01603 599572.
Norwich Heart is grateful for permission to use images from George Plunkett's Photographs of Old Norwich (www.georgeplunkett.co.uk), Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service (NMAS) & Picture Norfolk.
At Leisure in Norwich
The development and history of the city's many leisure facilities.
Churches and Creeds
Covering the city's rich religious tradition and its many places of worships including its medieval churches and non-conformist chapels (excluding the two Cathedrals which are a part of Norwich 12) and groups such as Quakers.
Cultural Superlatives
Covering assets and collections like the civic regalia, portrait collection, Norwich Schoolof art, Norwich silver and the Festival.
Industrial Innovation
The contribution of Norwich firms to the development of industry, including many 'firsts'.
The Merchant's Heritage
Places and events associated with the city's trading history, including merchant's houses.
Social Innovation
Innovative projects and services which improved the well-being of the people of Norwich.
Subterranean Norwich
The city's hidden underground history - including its undercrofts.
Walls, River and Streets
The role played by the city walls and the river in the development of Norwich.
Who's Who
Stories of Norwich people.
If you are interested in researching and writing an article for us, please contact Nick Williams, nickwilliams@heritagecity.org, 01603 599572.
Supported by HM Treasury's Invest to Save Budget
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