Today we had the pleasure of delivering tours of the wonderful Assembly House in Norwich for
As well as the glitz and glam of the C18th rooms; parties, dances, civic pageantry and even a ball in honour of Nelson's victory, we also delved in to the lesser known history of the college of St Mary's in-the-field which was founded on the site by John le Brun in 1248. We were lucky enough to take everybody to the C13th crypt in the under belly of the building and we celebrated the C15th coat of arms of the Brownes, still on the wall in the west wing. We learned of the camouflage school during world war two and looked at Oliver Messel's sketches and then heard about the dance school and girls school in the C19th. The building really is packed with stories of fascinating characters from centuries and centuries of the city's past! Thanks to Lottie at the Assembly House who made it possible and to everyone who came on the tour.
If you missed out this time and are part of a local history group get in touch with the Assembly House who will be taking select bookings for tours throughout the year.
Don't forget that our Secret Norwich programme celebrates Norwich heritage every month of the year, with access to exclusive venues all year round!
Many thanks also to Roxanne for such a well presented and informative tour. Seems that today's drunken youths are pretty well behaved when compared to the medieval version!
ReplyDeleteThanks John, it was a pleasure. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Very true, not jousts and blood baths of late!
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