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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 2H 21M

A Tudor Trail Through Norwich

from The Tudor History & Travel Show · host The Tudor Travel Guide

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded in Norwich. We step back in time for a walking tour through the heart of Norwich, one of England’s most historic and fascinating Tudor cities. As we wander through its winding lanes and past half-timbered buildings, we’ll uncover the hidden gems and remarkable landmarks that shaped the city during the sixteenth century.   If you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter.    We were recently included in the UK's top 25 history and culture podcasts - find out more here.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Paul Dixon Chapters (00:00:21) - The Tudor History & Travel(00:00:54) - Tudor History & Travel: Norwich(00:03:38) - Return Trip to Norwich(00:05:03) - Tudor History and Travel(00:06:24) - Exploring Norwich(00:10:42) - Norwich(00:14:04) - Norwich's map of the Tudor city, 1558(00:15:28) - Norwich's executions, the Lollards Pit and more(00:18:30) - Robert Kett and the Norwich Rebellion(00:22:48) - Norwich(00:26:38) - The Great Hospital, Norwich(00:29:47) - The Great Hospital, Le Havre(00:33:22) - Norwich Castle(00:39:50) - Edith Cavell's grave near the cathedral(00:43:35) - Tudor connections to Norwich Cathedral(00:49:25) - Beautiful cloister, blocked up doorway(00:50:50) - The cathedral and the monastic refectory(00:53:36) - Exploring the cathedral precinct of St. Oliphant(00:54:26) - A visit to Norwich(00:55:33) - Norwich rioting in 1272(01:03:07) - The strangers who came to Norwich(01:08:54) - Exploring Norwich's Tombland(01:12:10) - House tours: Augustine Steward's Norwich home(01:14:29) - The Maid's Head Hotel, Norwich(01:18:35) - The Pastons' house(01:20:36) - Norwich's Elm Hill(01:28:16) - The Pastons: life on Elm Hill(01:34:14) - Inside Augustine Stewart's house(01:37:37) - London(01:40:42) - Norwich(01:43:50) - St Andrews Friary, Pontefract, Yorkshire(01:47:11) - The Battle of Dussendale(01:51:47) - Robert Kesh and the Norwich Rebellion(01:57:36) - Norwich's medieval streets, tour(01:59:35) - Norwich's market square(02:02:47) - The Guild Hall, Norwich(02:06:23) - Thomas Bilney(02:10:10) - castle and St. Peter Mancroft Church(02:12:14) - Norwich Castle: major renovation project, opening this year(02:14:15) - St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich(02:15:58) - A tour of Norwich(02:19:25) - The Tudor History and Travel Show

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded in Norwich. We step back in time for a walking tour through the heart of Norwich, one of England’s most historic and fascinating Tudor cities. As we wander through its winding lanes and past half-timbered buildings, we’ll uncover the hidden gems and remarkable landmarks that shaped the city during the sixteenth century.   If you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter.    We were recently included in the UK's top 25 history and culture podcasts - find out more here.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Paul Dixon

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