Twenty Stories. One City. The City of Stories.
Emma de Guader (1059 – 1096)
At just 16 years old, Emma de Guader held Norwich Castle against the siege of William the Conqueror and negotiated surrender after her husband and brother plotted rebellion against him- read the full story here.
Did you know that even though Emma de Guader was just 16 years old, she successfully negotiated safe passage to Normandy for herself and everyone within the castle? This, for the times, is an extraordinary achievement.
Step Into The Story
- You can experience Emma’s legacy at Norwich Castle with their immersive projections and ‘sequel’ to the Bayeux Tapestry, a hand embroidered tale of the founding of Norwich Castle using a centuries-old technique.
- Norwich Story Walks’ Her Story Walk shines a light on this little-known female figure.
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. Read the stories so far.
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