Twenty Stories. One Norwich. The City of Stories.
Marking twenty years of championing the city, VisitNorwich presents an ambitious year-long cultural celebration: Twenty Stories. One City. The City of Stories. Written by local guest authors our stories range from medieval rebels and mystics to pioneering reformers, artists, entrepreneurs and unsung heroes, these are the people who shaped Norwich – and whose legacy can still be discovered across the city today.
Jack Valentine
The first on our list is Jack Valentine– a Norwich and Norfolk folklore legend with a unique tradition that is still followed today. Read the full story of this mischievous character who visits on Valentine’s Eve and discover the man behind the legend.
Step Into The Story- a city you don’t just read about, you experience
Visit The Museum of Norwich with their cabinet of curiosities celebrating Jack’s story and all the activities that took place around Valentine’s Eve.
Did you know the oldest-known Valentine written in English was sent from Norfolk in 1477?
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