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.