Norwich England is a popular destination among the tourists for a city break, located in East Anglia, in Eastern England. Additionally, the city is also the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. The city goes back to Saxon times though there was a major Roman settlement at nearby Caister St Edmund. By the year 1066 Norwich was one of the largest towns in England and in 1096 work started on the cathedral. The castle which still is an important feature, the city centre was built not long after. The city has prospered, and population to become the second city of England by the early sixteenth century. It remained in a position of supremacy amongst English provincial towns till the industrial revolution. The development of the city over such a long period and the evasion of the revolution gave the city a very pleasant environment.
Norwich England has become a hot destination among the visitors who are looking for a relaxing time away from the city. The city’s major attractions include Norwich Cathedral, the cobbled streets and museums of old Norwich, a Norman Castle and the ultra modern Forum. Moreover it also one of the Uk's top ten shopping destinations, with a blend of high street names, individual shops and one of the largest outdoor markets in England. The city is set in the heart of East Anglia, this historic city of Norwich offers everything one would desire out of a pulsating regional capital. Broadland and South Norfolk complement Norwich perfectly -glorious unspoilt landscapes dotted with delightful traditional villages and market towns.
The city’s important feature is its Norwich University, a private university located in Northfield, Vermont. It is home to both a Corps of Cadets (NUCC) and a smaller traditional student population. The University was established in 1819 at Norwich, Vermont as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. Norwich University has always been an important and pioneering university, with a number of historical firsts to its record. Norwich was the first private military college in the nation, the birthplace of ROTC, the first private college in the nation to teach engineering, and the model for the world-renowned American System of Education. These are only a few of the firsts. The list goes on and on, to the present.
Norwich England provides with a perfect location to enjoy the contrasts of one of England's most charming counties. From its magnificent open countryside to bustling market towns, from sleepy villages to the city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral and cobbled streets, there's so much to look forward to when in this region. |
