Quirky Norwich

A celebration of Norwich’s individual and often strange history – from eccentric characters to odd events and places. Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to ‘do different’. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From riots and rebellions to music and marketing; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine, this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help distinguish this ancient city. Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, extraordinary events and, of course, the unique local dialect. Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge, Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich – from a slightly different angle. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about its quirky history.