Even though I have lived in Norwich for more than a decade, there is still so much I don’t know about the city.
For example, I had always assumed that Tombland was named for some macabre reason that was undoubtedly to do with death. I found out yesterday, while taking part in a free City of Centuries walking tour, run as part of English Tourism Week, that is not the case. In fact, our lovely guide, Paul, revealed it is from an old Scandinavian word meaning open space and was once the site of an Anglo-Saxon market place.
It was really enjoyable (although very, VERY cold) to wander the city with someone so knowledgeable. It also allowed me time to stop and actually look at the different buildings (and notice little details I hadn’t seen before) as well as hearing about their history. It wasn’t the best of days to take photos – not least because I couldn’t feel my fingers after a while.
There are several other free tours taking place in Norwich during English Tourism Week, which runs until March 24th. You can find out more here. I highly recommend them.
To see what other people have submitted for their My Sunday Photo this week, please click on the camera below.
Wishing you a great week.
After The Rain 
Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I’ve never been to Norwich! This is a good thing though, as your photos and commentary are educating me. Love the image of the cobbles, they really caught my eye. And yes, I bet you were cold after that tour but I do love a good tour with a knowledgeable guide. Gives a hole new perspective on a location I find.
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Time to book a trip, I think. Your camera will thank you.
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I always thought tombland was a more literal naming too! Right by the cathedral after all. I’ve learnt something new. #mysundayphoto
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I know, right! It makes sense. Apparently not.
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Hi Tara, how funny, I would have thought the same as you. Norwich looks a lovely place to explore I particularly like the way the eye is drawn in your top photo. It makes me want to know what’s around the next bend!
xx
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There’s more pretty shops and a beautiful church 🙂
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I adore that first photo, it makes me want to wander through the streets – so beautiful and so quiet #MySundayPhoto
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It is a lovely street, one of my favs.
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I love that first photo, what a beautiful little street! I must admit I’ve never been to Norwich.
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You can still come, Sarah. I think you’ll like it 🙂
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What wonderful streets to wander around, another one for my visit list x
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Brilliant! I hope you make it here, it’s a great place.
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What a quaint little street in the first photo. We’ve stayed nearby but never actually been into Norwich.
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
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Thanks for hosting, Darren.
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Being Norwich born and bred and the daughter of an official Norwich guide I have been to the fine City. Great pictures, it might have been cold but that did mean that there was nobody in Elm Hill!
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I almost said that I know a Boardman but I thought people might think I was showing off 🙂 I snapped that photo really quickly because I knew any second people and/or cars would arrive. And they did.
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I love the first photo and you have so much history mingled into the modern. I now want to visit too 🙂
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It is a fine city to visit 🙂
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Isn’t it amazing to learn new things about where you live? Beautiful photos, Tara.😉💕
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The tour was brilliant, lots of things I didn’t know. I feel I will be a better guide when people come and stay now.
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That’s wonderful, Tara! Have a great week!❤
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Norwich is such a pretty city. I love the first shot. Always lovely to learn new things about somewhere that’s familiar, isn’t it? 🙂
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Definitely, I really enjoyed the tour – even in the cold.
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I don’t know Norfolk at all but it does look full of history with some charming streets
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You’ve described it well 🙂
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Norwich looks like an interesting place to explore. The first photo is definitely my favourite. Fascinating to learn where Tombland came from!
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I was so sure there was a tomb full of bones under the street!
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Beautiful 💕
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