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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Norfolk Police said he was a Romanian national and was due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But on Tuesday a gardener spotted the device and alerted the police, causing all of her neighbours on Dowson Road, Norwich, to be evacuated.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The 25-year-old from Norwich admits it "doesn't compare to being there in person" but can see the appeal as it gets harder - and more expensive - to get tickets for big shows.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"Chris would probably call himself a Norwich legend," said Wardley.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

There ought to be a plaque to him somewhere in Norwich to inspire the few hardy hikers still heading north at this point, but sadly there is none.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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