"We had a great time delivering the second Norwich History Festival in July '26. The festival programme included 32 talks, 34 walks, 2 films, 3 music events, 2 bus tours, 5 family events and 2 exhibitions.
With a special thanks to all the speakers, volunteers and venue staff who helped make it happen, and the hardworking small core team behind the Festival. And a huge thanks to anyone who bought a ticket and came along - all of the events were well attended and after 11 days it felt as if it had been one long enthusiastic discussion about fascinating historical issues, which is exactly what we are trying to achieve.
We welcomed over 4,000 attendees to this year's festival, and we look forward to returning for our third Norwich History Festival in July 2027."
STUART HOBDAY
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Audience at the Octagon Chapel.
Photography by Katherine Mager









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