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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Similar to Diss, Norwich City Council has also been trying to curb a large pigeon population at the city's market.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

While deathly ill in 1373, a devout 30-year-old English mystic known as Julian of Norwich had a series of 16 visions of the divine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Based outside of Norwich, the firm had a cradle-to-grave ethos and provided education, housing, healthcare and leisure for workers and their families.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

A famous mustard brand synonymous with Norwich has been put up for sale.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Partridge was born in Norwich in 1785 and was a demon walker—possibly the first person on the whole planet who walked long distances for the simple pleasure of it.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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