This is the next instalment of my monthly feature going through the Counties of the UK to check out things of interest. I hope you enjoy it
Location – on the top of East Anglia
Historical titbits – Boadicea of the Iceni was in what is now Norfolk
Nicknames –
the people are sometimes called Norfolk Dumplings
County seat – Norwich is also the only city
Unusual town name – Two Mile Bottom
Flower – Common poppy
Signature foods – Cromer crab, Samphire, Norfolk Black Turkey, Colman's mustard
Famous places to visit in Norfolk – The Broads, the Coast, Sandringham, Holkham Hall, Norwich Cathedral, Great Yarmouth
Famous people from Norfolk – Boudicca, Edith Cavell, Olivia Colman, Diana, Princess of Wales, Anna Sewell (Black Beauty), Horatio Nelson, Stephen Fry, Roger Taylor (Queen), Robert Walpole, James Dyson
Go to this Pinboard to see the Counties of the UK
Norfolk is a beautiful county. I spent my childhood there. In 35 days time I will be 66 and two days later we will retire to this lovely place. Thanks for this well timed post Carole!
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