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Our Club's aims are to:

Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Friday, 30 April 2021

Norwich Great Hospital

David Woods has requested an article on the above.  Bishop Walter de Suffield founded the Great Hospital in 1249 but who were the original beneficiaries?  How many beds were earmarked for the poor and how many did they feed at the gate each day?  The Chancel was lavishly decorated with 252 panels, each depicting a black eagle but who was it painted in honour of?  To find out the answers to these questions and more related information please select the following link:

http://www.greathospital.org.uk/history/


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