Swaffham 157
Swainsthorpe 126
Swardeston 126
Sutton 258
Thetford 137
Thorpe 127
Trowse Newton 128
Tuddenham 256
Washbrook 257
Watton 164
Westerfield 255
Wherstead 256
Whitton 254
Witton 128
Woodbridge 221
Wramplingham 128
Wymondham 129
Yarmouth 166
NORWICH.
Norwich is a city and county of itself, and the largest on the eastern
side of England. It is distant 108 miles N.E. by N. from London; 43
miles N. from Ipswich; 42 miles E. by S. from Lynn Regis; 19 miles W.
from Yarmouth; and 72 miles N.E. from Cambridge. Its population,
according to the census of 1851, was 68,195 inhabitants, and it has 36
parishes.
It is delightfully situated on the banks of the river Wensum, and at one
time contained so many gardens and pleasure grounds, as to be frequently
termed “_a city in an orchard_.” The streets of Norwich have of late
years been much improved; they are well paved, and contain some good
shops. In the environs are some beautiful walks, and villa residences of
the inhabitants.
The MARKET PLACE is a fine oblong square, surrounded with shops. In the
centre there formerly stood a cross, which was erected in the reign of
Edward III., and contained a small chapel, or oratory, which was taken
down in 1732. Opposite the GENTLEMAN’S WALK is a fine statue of the late
Duke of Wellington, erected in 1854. The statue of Lord Nelson, which
until lately stood near the Guildhall, is now removed to a more suitable
situation in the Upper Close. The market days are Wednesday and
Saturday—the latter the principal one; and no market is better supplied
with the necessaries and comforts of life. The Skin Market is held in
the Old Haymarket, opposite the Savings’ Bank. The Fish Market is held
behind the houses on the west side, and is well supplied. Norwich is
considered exceedingly healthy. It is defended from the easterly winds
by the Mousehold Hills, which, combined with the abundance of springs in
the city and its suburbs, and the Health of Towns’ Act, render it an
extremely healthy locality.
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