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.
Caroline Colman (1831 – 1895)
Caroline was the wife of Jeremiah James Colman, the third member of the family in charge of Colman’s Mustard, which was based at its huge site in Norwich, Carrow Works. Caring hugely for the employees of Carrow Works, Caroline worked as a welfare champion, significantly influencing social welfare. Her work included setting up a school in 1857, introducing a works’ kitchen (half a century before others), health care, care packages and Carrow Girls Home (residential), recognising the dangers single girls could face.
Step Into The Story- a city you don’t just read about, you experience
The story of Colman’s Mustard can be seen at The Museum of Norwich. And Carrow House can be toured with The Shoebox Experiences’ Carrow House and the Forgotten Vaults tour (adults £20, children £8.50).
Did you know that, having received a Royal Warrant in 1855 by Queen Victoria, the famous yellow bull’s head logo of Colman’s Mustard is recognised the world over? And it’s still a condiment used in royal households.
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