Whatever they build it will completely ugly,I think we might regret the demolition at least it was built with moderately good quality materials in a large landscaped garden,the carbuncle that will replace it will not.should have converted to private flats.

I quite agree Ian I feel it is sad to see Vicky House disappearing.

Thanks for this Ian. I worked in the office from 1998 (one of the last people employed by Sedgwick in Norwich) through to closure in August 2022. It had a refurb in the very early part of the 2000s but had become very tired and outdated but certainly more character than the new office! I'm not sad that the building has been pulled down but there were certainly many memories made there and friendships formed and for that I will always be thankful!

We stayed in a hotel opposite that site,while waited for a restaurant booking we watched the demolition on that end part of the building

No doubt there'll be a couple of thousand flats put up on the site for illegal ( not irregular ) migrants , that apart a good interesting video charting the history and demise of a short lived building

I want the railway station and connection to the mainline back.

You think it is sad that such an eye sore was removed ?

Victoria House had a large car park which I was permitted to use when working shifts at a nearby charity. An unfortunate side effect of the demolition is that 1,000 workers will no longer do their lunchtime shopping in the City Centre.

I can see new development to be built such as new apartments. Or maybe a new retail park. I do remember that building when I used to live near Norwich and it's such a great shame to see it knocked down.

Not a sad end. Ugly building.

I visited an exhibition in a railway carriage here in the 60s. Wasn't the place called Bland Payne House originally? I expect they'll replace it with another concrete office building!

For those interested in seeing more of this building, Victoria House features in an episode of 'Tales Of The Unexpected', titled 'Proof Of Guilt' from 1980.

Good it was ugly then and hideous now

I could see the right hand set of lifts still remains, other two lifts one of the motors was hanging at a weird angle in the shaft halfway down. I suspect the other two are now gone.

Gorleston Grammar School that's a blast from the past. I left there with my A levels in 1979.

I used to walk past this on my way to work before Sainsbury's was built.

Not Brutalist, Bootalist, I'd say. A good looker.

An interesting 'update' on the Victoria House site, Ian. When I last visited Norwich in August, work had just started on the actual demolition (I used the Travelodge on Queens Rd, so had a great view of the site!). I doubt there will be anything still standing when I next visit in mid-November. Having worked in financial services for 30+ years (most of it in the same office), I couldn't agree more about the importance of such buildings in the lives of the many thousands of people who have worked there over the years. Thanks for creating this video.

Worked here for a time on the top floor.

I went to a few meetings in Sentinel House when it was part of Aviva's offices. For a time, my team resided in the Norfolk Tower. I have worked in many parts of the Norwich Union/Aviva island site and surrounding area.

Hi Ian I’m Marie Forster I believe we were at school together CPS ! I lived in 18 marine Parade ! Now Australia. # 60 was Nicola Godwoods house!! Thanks for the memories of Gorleston. Really enjoyed the video even though I was just there a couple of weeks ago for a very short visit.

Its a beautiful vidéo.

Hi again its no problème if WE have this in our country its not problem but nice christmas day too again and again .its just a question if Youcef want toi answer answer if not you dont and thanks again and again and happy christmas again and again.nice day.

Oct 2024 - Nina is experiencing a lot of pain around her back hips, which could be joint pain in her legs or could be tenderness in her abdomen due to her enlarged liver. She is now on paracetamol and codeine tablets every day.

Thank you!!

Me and my eldest brother, loved the electric Boats ,l used nearly all of my holiday money, that Dad used to give us, it was great, Six pence a go,😅

Very nice video! Interested to know how much it costs running 2 UV’s ? But good idea 👍

I knew my Great Grandparents spent a lot of time in Lowestoft from the 1920s through to the 1950s. I learnt from an aunty that they loved spending time in Kensington Gardens. When a friend of mine moved to Lowestoft a few years back we paid a visit to Kensington Gardens. Not a lot of people about that day & it was quite peaceful.

SEPTEMBER 2024 - no Covid yet! I still seem to be escaping it.

Sept 2024 - Nina’s blood pressure has fallen slightly and her blood pressure medication has been increased. Slightly positive news!

This didnt solve my problem but it was a start. There is a push button on the R lever where the wiper controls are. Keep pressing short presses until it will show ur speed.

Sept 2024 - Nina’s blood pressure is far too high and she has now been put on to blood pressure tablets. The vet did an ultrasound scan on her and is also concerned about how enlarged her liver has become, causing tenderness in her abdomen. She has now achieved eight weeks without any further seizures. Fingers crossed! Ian B

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Hi again. Just to let everyone know that Nina has been celebrating her 11th birthday in August 2024 - so I’ve made a new KZbin video about her life and all her medical complications. She’s done so well to have got to 11 years old! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iWoWeZnZuCfsksi=TKm3XlBooBzZMIAL

Hi again. Just to let everyone know that Nina has been celebrating her 11th birthday in August 2024 - so I’ve made a new KZbin video about her life and all her medical complications. She’s done so well to have got to 11 years old! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iWoWeZnZuCfsksi=TKm3XlBooBzZMIAL

Hi again. Just to let everyone know that Nina has been celebrating her 11th birthday in August 2024 - so I’ve made a new KZbin video about her life and all her medical complications. She’s done so well to have got to 11 years old! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iWoWeZnZuCfsksi=TKm3XlBooBzZMIAL

Hi again. Just to let everyone know that Nina has been celebrating her 11th birthday in August 2024 - so I’ve made a new KZbin video about her life and all her medical complications. She’s done so well to have got to 11 years old! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iWoWeZnZuCfsksi=TKm3XlBooBzZMIAL

Hi again. Just to let everyone know that Nina has been celebrating her 11th birthday in August 2024 - so I’ve made a new KZbin video about her life and all her medical complications. She’s done so well to have got to 11 years old! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iWoWeZnZuCfsksi=TKm3XlBooBzZMIAL

I loved that ship😢

Hi, Ian! It has been a long time! So nice to see u again! A wonderful video as well!

I remember going on these boats between the mid 50's to mid 60's on our annual holidays. A long walk from the North Dene's camping site. Even at a young age I was always concerned about the close proximity of water and electricity. Happy days.

I love this building as I remember running through the hallways and getting lost there as a child when my mum worked there, I also did security many years later as building protection when one of the many failed rebuilding projects was in the pipeline. I've always been a fan of brutalist buildings they always seem so strong and stable, I'm not sure what that says about me but I love the way they look even as they decay. The most recent plans for rejuvenation have fallen through and it looks like we will have this building for a bit longer for which I'm pleased.

My late father Vic Bailey was training Manager there from the Bland Payne days until retiring in December 2000. He loved working there, and seeing the building coming down is sad as i will always link the building to my dad. Its an interesting video through. Thanks very much

I have been into GY Cemetery many times but not yet Gorleston. Sadly the GY cemetery has a few undesirables walking/hanging around there now, Gorleston one seems much better. I shall have to visit it soon, my dad was cremated at Gorleston Crematorium.

I have taken some photos of the building being demolished, they are ripping it down quite fast now. Takes Of the Unexpected has filmed an episode there, but the interior scenes were in the studio, but exteriors were filmed outside the Marsh Building. You can even see the N&N Hospital main ward block appear fleetingly in the same episode.

You've got the British resistance to change outlook. Remember once this area was farmland and people would have stated that alp these ugly houses have been built on it. I do agree however, some of these replacements are very ugly and just big square functional boxes with little form.

Take care in snowy weather conditions.

I've had a much never Apple Watch do this, I have since managed to replace the battery in it (very fiddly job and would leave it to professionals). Screen was luckily intact on mine and fully functional so I have managed to extend the life of it. It seems when the battery ages it swells pushing the screen off.

I like Norwich 👍

I wonder what the late George Skipper would have to say about the Cliff hotel replacement? 😢