Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to 'do different'. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From riots and rebellions to music and marketing; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine, this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help distinguish this ancient city. Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, extraordinary events and, of course, the unique local dialect.Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge, Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich from a slightly different angle. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about its quirky history.

Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to 'do different'. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From riots and rebellions to music and marketing; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine, this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help distinguish this ancient city. Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, extraordinary events and, of course, the unique local dialect.Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge, Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich from a slightly different angle. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about its quirky history.

Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to 'do different'. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From riots and rebellions to music and marketing; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine, this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help distinguish this ancient city. Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, extraordinary events and, of course, the unique local dialect.Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge, Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich from a slightly different angle. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about its quirky history.