European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 20, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The keep of the old Norman Castle a built on an artificial Mound a remains one of the City s dominant sights. A amps Mur dim Winder continued from Page 3 Norman origins and designs it is necessary to go inside where there Are plans of its original design plus some old dungeons. The exhibits Are among the Many displays that now occupy the keep s museum. Also in the museum Are natural history dioramas showing the area s vegetation wildlife and animal habitats an Art museum with modern Art coins guns porcelain and Silver displays and an archaeological and history Section with minerals rocks fossils and other items depicting life throughout Norfolk s history. The Center of Norwich s religious life is the Church of the holy and undivided Trinity or Norwich Cathedral. The Cathedral which was started in 1094, is one of England s great Norman churches. Its 315-foot spire the second highest in England is visible throughout the City and from the alleyways around the Church. Its Interior almost unaltered during later centuries features a Saxon Bishop s throne a believed to be from the eighth Century a placed behind the High altar by the normans. Adjoining the Cathedral Are the largest Cloisters in England. The largest of the City s 32 medieval churches a and probably the finest a is St. Peter Bancroft. It dominates the marketplace and was founded As a Church for the Norman Colony. The Church dates to the arrival of the normans and has a great West Tower topped by a spire that was added in 1895. Its Interior is brightened by natural Light pouring through a double tier of windows and features an attractive wooden beam ceiling an altar screen gilded by sir ninian comper and a medieval canopy Over its font. Norwich has three museums besides the one in the keep that should t be missed. Strangers Hall a medieval merchant s mansion that can be traced Back to 1320, became a Folk museum earlier this Century. It has displays of English Domestic life in 20 rooms ranging in style from Tudor to late victorian. The bridewell museum concentrates on social and Industrial exhibits and crafts. The smallest museum is St. Peter Hungate. This 15th-Century Church houses displays of ecclesiastical Art mainly from East Anglia. After taking in the sights visitors can find shopping restaurants and entertainment within easy walking distance. Norwich s City Center has a Large open air Market. Nearly everything is available from the usual fruits and vegetables to fresh meat and fish. Merchants also sell clothing books pet supplies and snacks. The Market is surrounded by retail stores where clothing jewelry Crystal pottery paintings and souvenirs can be bought. Among the narrow Cobblestone streets leading away from the Market is Elm Hill. This Street with its Well preserved Tudor buildings and curio shops is popular with tourists even if it does look just a bit too perfect. After shopping visitors can pick out one of the Scenic walks along the River we sum which virtually divides the City in half and then head for something to eat. There Are plenty of restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world. Besides traditional English fare Creek Oriental Indian Tandoori and Continental meals Are available. For entertainment Norwich has a Well rounded mix of live theater music cinemas and exhibitions. For children there s the Norwich puppet theatre while older members of the family can watch plays at the Norwich arts Center Wolsey theatre and madder Market theatre a with its elizabethan style stage and gallery a to name a few. Music from classical to modern jazz is on tap at the arts Center the King of hearts and Assembly House. 4 stripes Magazine february 20, 1992