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Norman Connections Castles Conference
Thursday 17 and Friday 18 May 2012
Learn about the fascinating influence the Normans had on our towns and countryside, at this two-day conference on Anglo-Norman castles. There are a series of presentations over both days by English and French specialists on Norman archaeology, architecture and artefacts.
On Thursday 17 May, there is a special lecture in the Castle Keep by Professor David Bates, author of the leading biography of William the Conqueror, followed by an evening reception.
Tel. 01603 493625 / 495897 to book, or download the programme and booking form below.
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The Castle Keep
Enter the keep through the Bigod Arch, the original entrance to the Royal Palace, and see elaborate carvings in the stonework. Explore the garderobes (five ‘four-berth’ toilets), walk around part of the original fighting gallery and descend a 900 year old spiral staircase.
Find out what life was like in the Norman keep through touch screens and computer animation. Peep through the windows of a giant model of the keep and see King Henry I and his courtiers at a 'crown-wearing feast' in 1121 when he spent Christmas in Norwich.
Walk round a special display about life at the Castle when it was a prison and read original graffiti made by prisoners. Feast your eyes on impressive displays of Norwich Silver and the Norwich Civic Regalia. Say hello to 'Snap', our famous snapdragon, who was once part of the Norwich's historic pageantry. See him set against a colourful re-creation of a medieval street scene.
In the keep basement, models show what the Castle looked like when it was being built. Try the hands-on exhibits to understand the challenges facing the Norman masons and architects.
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The watercolour gallery is amazing, the colours are so fresh. For someone living in Manchester I did not realise what an extensive collection of pictures you have.
We did the Battlements tour this morning and thought it was brilliant!
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