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Join a local foodie on an original one of a kind food and drink walking tour - Eat like it's 1942 with a blitz of history.
2 hours jam packed with rationing, war stories, statistics and fun - they'll even be sound bites.
Walk the streets of Norwich like you never did before, see the city like you were there in 1942.
All the places we visit were.
Rationing wasn't about starvation it was about cheats, a tad of black market and eating enough - you'll be full, well walked and gain all the knowledge about war torn Norwich in the most significant year.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Red post box, opposite city hall to the right of the war memorial - top of norwich city market.
Britton Arms - or you can extend for an hour / £10 paid at venue to St Giles Hotel - St Giles Street inc a French war time cocktail and a piggy bite (V alternative)
Itinerary
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1Norwich Market
After the intro, 1942 health and safety briefing and some 1942 war time in Norwich facts. You will be given a ration book - the first stop is mushy peas on the market - the perfect war time protein to fill you up. Then learn about war time rationing and the Uk / USA salute.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Norwich Market
War time rationing with sweets - sample some 1942 typical retro British sweets and learn about the bomb that inc a sweet, along with pre decimalisation money with samples.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We talk about Norwich bombings in 1942 and why this was a significant year. Cloths rationing and the home guard and why jarrold's played an important role in 1942 and is still standing today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
On to the Grosvenor that stood in 1942 as a fish and chip shop - enjoy a mini cone in newspaper enjoyed in their bunker. And learn about the yanks - the friendly invasion.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Colgate - mid walk to our last stop. I talk about the important role women had in the war. Local History
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Elm Hill
The Britton arms was serving food to the locals in 1942 - find out what 5 shillings got you. We enjoy a very British (Norfolk) cuppa tea and a sweet treat. Enjoy the last Rolo and find out about Norwich chocolate before it was bombed.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Your option - for only £10 unguided you can pay at St Giles hotel for a French war time cocktail and a piggy bite, giving you an extra hour and time to relax in an art deco hotel which was the telephone exchange in 1942.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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