Norwich

American

[nawr-ich, -ij, nor-, nawr-wich] / ˈnɔr ɪtʃ, -ɪdʒ, ˈnɒr-, ˈnɔr wɪtʃ /

noun

a city in eastern Norfolk, in eastern England: known for its cathedral.
a city in southeastern Connecticut, on the Thames River.

Norwich British

/ ˈnɒrɪdʒ /

noun

a city in E England, administrative centre of Norfolk: cathedral (founded 1096); University of East Anglia (1963); traditionally a centre of the footwear industry, now has engineering, financial services. Pop: 174 047 (2001)

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He was pronounced dead at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital at 23:45 BST.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Proponents of the castaway theory argue this may have been a misunderstanding of Earhart giving her location as near the Norwich City.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

But Norwich Apex Data Centre has defended the scheme, claiming assessments showed it would not harm protected areas like Marston Marshes.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Appearing via video link from HMP Norwich, he spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood proceedings at King's Lynn Crown Court.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He wanted me to talk afterwards, about what happened when I was young, living in Norwich.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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