When Norfolk welcomed the Queen for the Festival of Britain
The 1951 Festival of Britain was a proud moment in the history of Norwich when the Queen visited Norfolk and the county came together in celebration.
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The 1951 Festival of Britain was a proud moment in the history of Norwich when the Queen visited Norfolk and the county came together in celebration.
Published: 7:00 AM April 21, 2021 The Second World War Memorial Bungalows on Mousehold Lane, Norwich. These homes were built in honour of the Royal Norfolk Regiment soldiers that died during the conflict and housed surviving veterans disabled during the Second World War. Dated: July 7, 1951. - Credit: Archant Library It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and miss the hidden history all around us. Many of us sit in Norwich traffic or walk through the city, perhaps not realising that portals to the past are but a few feet away. One such place is a secluded sp...