15th January 2026, we decide to do a ‘city walk’, our intention to follow the river that flows through the city – with the Wensum swans, the cathedral, green lawns and willows. But the weather destroys that hope. The forecast predicts heavy rain by 11:00 am. Arriving in Norwich at 8:30, we decide best is to keep closer to shops and cafes, plenty of places to shelter. So, here we go. Please join us
15th January 2026
🔼 Arriving at the bus station, we’re greeted by the stately head office of the former Norwich Union (now Aviva) 🔽 We decide to circle around the city centre, just beyond the newer shops, where the buildings have more character
15th January 2026
15th January 2026
🔼 Trees, rather bare at this time of year, but I like the patterns made by these white birch 🔽 In Chapel Field Gardens, a very old, very large, plane tree
15th January 2026
15th January 2026
A palimpsest of styles from different ages 🔼 A lane off St Giles, within a stone’s throw of the City Hall 🔽 ⏬ Tucked away off St Benedicts Street. Edging the river, here the Anglo-Saxons first settled
15th January 2026
15th January 2026
🔽 We glimpse the cathedral’s spire. But no time to explore that section of city. Rain drops are beginning to wet our heads
15th January 2026
15th January 2026
🔼 Into the main shopping centre now, my camera attracted by the reflections 🔽 Another collection of architectural styles, dictated by the years of their crafting
15th January 2026
15th January 2026
🔼 There’s no denying it now. Rain falls as we reach the market 🔽 Top of the market, eyes fixed on the magnificent church of St Peter Mancroft, here we will shelter
15th January 2026
Hope you enjoyed this somewhat different theme to our walks, dictated by the recent weather. Spring will return with flowers and sun. Until then, I continue to seek suitable subjects for my camera.
crispina kemp 
What a beautiful foray into the city. And I learned a new word! – palimpsest.
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I love that word. Though usually it’s applied to historical documents. Parchment/velum which has been scraped clean and another hand has written on it. Yet the first (and subsequent) are still vaguely visible
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Lovely! ❤
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Thank you, Deborah. I’m trying to find interest in environments devoid of greenery and flowers. Oh Spring, return to us soon!
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That tree is just amazing!
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Isn’t it. It’s the first time I’ve seen it naked, so to speak. Wow!
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What a lovely city! Enjoyed the tour with you, Crispina.
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Thank you, Indira. I tried to stay away from the modern bits. City centres all look the same these days, big glass-and-steel boxes everywhere
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That’s true, dear.
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🙏💖
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You’re shared pictures of a city after a long time. Lovely
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I much prefer the countryside. Also, although I visit the city, it’s usually only to pass through it, sometimes only to get off one bus and onto another.
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I know- most of the countryside is resplendent with natural beauty
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Our decision to do a photo shoot around the city was partly in response to a challenge. The built-up environment is not my thing, so let’s have a try at it. Then the weather enforced it
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A change of scene can attract more responses.
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So I’m noticing 🙏💖
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💗💗💗
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Norwich is a fine city 🙂
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It is indeed. For many years I lived on the outskirts, so it was always my city and despite now I only pass through it, it still feels like my home city
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