Twenty Stories. One City. 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.
Julian of Norwich (1343 – 1416)
Medieval writer and mystic Julian of Norwich was the first woman to be published in the English language. ‘Revelations of Divine Love’ was written following a series of 16 visions from God. Julian was an anchoress living in St Julian’s Church where visitors and pilgrims still come from all around the world.
Step Into The Story- a city you don’t just read about, you experience
Visit The Julian Shine in St Julian’s Church which is open for FREE, 7 days a week, 9am – 6pm, as well as The Julian Centre, located next door. Private group tours available. Attached to this is All Hallows Guesthouse, a quiet 7-bedroom retreat with a private garden and Julian of Norwich Library. Simple rooms from £44 per night single occupancy, including breakfast.
Hear about Julian of Norwich and other remarkable women on a Her Story Walk with Norwich Story Walks (£10 for public tours, private tours available).
A copy of Revelations of Divine Love can be found at The Museum of Norwich.
Did you know that the famous quote ‘All shall be well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well’ was spoken by Julian of Norwich?
Turn The Page
New stories drop each month so make sure you never miss out by signing up to our monthly e-newsletters.
