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Bridewell Alley, Norwich

Photograph at the Bridewell Alley, Norwich black plaque

The Museum of Norwich, situated beside St Andrew's Church, offers a rich portrayal of the city's social history. Originally built in the 1300s, this significant structure was once a prominent medieval home, notably for Norwich's inaugural Mayor, William Appleyard.

Its purpose evolved over the centuries. By 1585, it served as a house of correction, later becoming a manufacturing site in 1828. The building's final transformation came in 1923, when it was gifted to the city and established as a museum, preserving its connection to Norwich's past for the public to explore.

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