Meet your guide and fellow explorers at The Forum and begin your adventure. Stroll to the Theatre Royal and Market Place, hearing about the city’s notorious ‘bawdy houses’ and the colorful characters who frequented them.
Wander through the elegant Royal Arcade and pause at the Bridewell, once the site of crime and punishment, as you learn about the consequences of breaking society’s strict rules. Continue to the Cathedral and the cobbled lanes of Elm Hill, each stop revealing more about Norwich’s relationship with sexuality, power, and justice.
Throughout the tour, the Scarlet Lady shares gossip, truths, and the occasional explicit term, all rooted in the language and attitudes of the time. The stories focus not on the rich and famous, but on the forgotten people whose lives were shaped by the city’s hidden history.
End your walk at Fye Bridge, leaving you in a central spot to continue exploring or reflect on Norwich’s naughtier side.
