The Norwich Society: Over 100 years of making history matter to Norwich with Jonothan Hooton

The decision to demolish Bishop Bridge was the catalyst that brought the Norwich Society into being in 1923. This is the story of how they managed to save this part of our Heritage. Join Jonothan Hooton for a virtual tour around Norwich covering many of the other successful campaigns to protect Norwichs heritage, (as well as some failures). Without the Societys activities, Norwich would look a lot different today.About the speaker
The Norwich Society is an independent community-based charity, supporting the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic interest of our city. They also use the expertise of architects, town planners, surveyors and other industry professionals within their committees to comment on significant planning decisions in the area on behalf of the public. Encouraging exploration and enjoyment of Norwichs history through a range of talks, walks and other events, as well as regular publications. From saving the historic Elm Hill area from demolition in the 1920s, to recent advocacy for better development of the Anglia Square site, the society has been championing the built environment and public spaces in Norwich and celebrating the citys unique character and beauty since 1923.