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What's here at the Museum of Norwich

England's Second City

In 1700 Norwich was England's second city, larger and more prosperous than Bristol, York and Newcastle

Industrious City

Displays setting out the city's rich industrial heritage

Jacquard Loom

19th century hand-loom restored to full working order is a star exhibit

Our City

Two displays exploring life in Norwich from the first part of the 20th century to the present day

Shopping and trading

Display celebrating 200 years of Norwich people shopping and trading

The Pharmacy

A recreated early 20th century chemists shop with all its potions, packets and pills

The Story of the Bridewell

The story of this building, focusing primarily on its time as a house of correction and a prison

The Bridewell Undercroft

Underneath the Bridewell lies a secret...