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August 7, 2025 141 mins

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.

 

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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
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