Norwich Cathedral

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This is the cathedral at Norwich in the UK which is the first part of a series of films which I have prepared on this city.
The sheer size of Norwich cathedral bears witness to the impact made on the City by the conquering Normans. Following their victory at Hastings in 1066, the Normans quickly stamped their dominance over their new kingdom by building scores of cathedrals and monasteries as well as hundreds of parish churches and castles. Norwich Castle was completed by 1075. In 1094 the seat of the East Anglian bishops was moved from Thetford to the fast-expanding city of Norwich.

In 1096, laid the foundation stone at the eastern end of the new Cathedral and an immense building project was begun.

Even today, the size and grandeur of the Cathedral creates feelings of awe and wonder. To eleventh and twelfth-century citizens of Norwich, the building must have appeared incredible a sure sign not only of the greatness of God, but also of the power and permanence of the Norman invaders.

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[AnotherAmateur]

Charming city, Norwich. My ancestors came from Oxburgh Hall near Swaffham, south of King's Lynn. Thanks for a very nice video indeed.

[alanheath]

@AnotherAmateur Thanks for your nice comment. I have a really bad quality film from Oxburgh - or maybe it was so bad I did not post it, I can't remember now!

[ou53uea]

I enjoy looking at all these videos around Norwich; the 'fine city' that attracted me back in the 70s.

It would be fun to see videos of all the other towns and villages around Norfolk.

[alanheath]

I will post some of my material one of these days. I have not got a lot - and what I have is in photographs - but I can put something up!

[Isolar]

My home city:)

[alanheath]

mine too.... surprisingly for most...

[GammaAlphaPi]

Nice to see a new video and excellent tour. The town I currently live in- it's oldest building might be 100 years old. It's seems especially odd now after seeing such beautiful architecture in this video.

[alanheath]

Thank you for your nice comments. I will post some films from Norwich when I get round to it!