In virtually every street in Norwich you can see the legacy left by the
city's trade and industry over the centuries. Norwich at Work tells the
story of its citizens' working life and guides present-day visitors and
residents alike through Norwich's rich industrial architectural
heritage. The book will take the reader on a journey from the prosperous
Norwich of the Middle Ages, then England's second largest city. It will
chart the growth and decline of the textile trade and the emergence of
new businesses such as brewing and footwear, as well as their eventual
demise - in the first half of the nineteenth century there were
twenty-seven breweries in Norwich and in the 1930s over 10,000 people
worked in shoe and boot manufacturing in the city, including for famous
names such as Clarks, Norvic and Bally. The twentieth century witnessed
the boom of the media and financial services industries, including
Norwich Union insurance (now Aviva). Other famous Norwich businesses
such as Colman's (mustard), Caley's (chocolate) and Jarrold (department
store) are also featured. With a fascinating series of photographs and
illustrations, Norwich at Work traces the story of the changing patterns
of work in Norwich through the centuries. It will appeal to all those
with an interest in the history of this city in Norfolk.
