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This is a list of non-fictional people from Norwich, ... John Lambert (died 1538), Protestant martyr burnt to death at Smithfield, London [11] Julian of Norwich ...
William of Norwich (died c. 22 March 1144) was an apprentice who lived in the English city of Norwich. He suffered a violent death during Easter 1144. The city's French-speaking Jewish community was blamed for his death, but the crime was never solved. William's case is the first known example of a medieval blood libel.
In the 21st century the death of Kett is still remembered by the people of Norwich. On 7 December 2011, the anniversary of his death, a memorial march by members of Norwich Occupy and Norwich Green Party took place and a wreath was laid by the gates of Norwich Castle. [54]
Hearne was born in Norwich, Norfolk, in 1908, the son of Richard and Lily May Hearne.Richard senior came from a theatrical family – his mother had been on the stage and he himself was a performing acrobat.
Edith Louisa Cavell (/ ˈ k æ v əl / KAV-əl; 4 December 1865 – 12 October 1915) was a British nurse.She is celebrated for treating wounded soldiers from both sides without discrimination during the First World War and for helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium and return to active service through the spy ring known as La Dame Blanche.
George Edward Waites (12 March 1938 – 24 August 2000) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward or inside forward in the Football League for Leyton Orient (two spells), Norwich City and Brighton & Hove Albion. [1]
When, in 1543, Henry VIII and Queen Katherine Parr visited Oxford, Parkhurst wrote Latin verses in their honour and became chaplain to the Queen. He was already chaplain to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, and to his wife Katherine, and his friends included Miles Coverdale and John Aylmer.
Sir Arthur South (29 October 1914 – 28 January 2003) was a prominent Norfolk politician and administrator in the 1970s.. Having been Norwich City Council's youngest councillor, South led the council for 18 years and was Lord Mayor of Norwich for 1956–1957.