Lost Norwich - Westwick Street/Coslany Street

[@MarkWoodhouse-pb9wz]

John, thank you for your wonderful videos. My Grandad, Jack, ran the Red Lion pub in Coslany St in the mid 1940s. It was a Youngs & Crawshay ale house and he was one of the first pubs to sell lager when ale was short. They moved to the Queen’s Head on the A140 at Pulham Market late 40s/early 50s due to his concerns about the fumes etc from the foundry affecting my Dad as a then 3 year old. I spent many hours with my Nan talking about those times and looking at George Plunkett’s wonderful pictures of the city. Thanks for keeping them alive.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you for your very kind comment, and for adding those details about your Grandad.

[@davegoldsmith4020]

Great Video John, You have captured my earliest memory of Norwich, at 1:02 St Lawrence steps. in 1956 I was three years old. my parents bought me a puppy for my birthday, from a pet shop on St Benedict's, I remember how imposing the steps looked as we walked down them to pick up the puppy, I cannot remember exactly what door we had to go to. Susie became my companion, untilI I met my future wife. She finally passed away of old age in 1974. I still think of my dog and that day whenever we walk past those steps. Again thanks.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you Dave. It's stories like that which make this whole project worthwhile.

[@The_Brit_Girls]

It was interesting to see the pump and its new location. I loved the photo of George Plunkett's son in front of the water levels sign. Such a shame there's so much ugly graffiti around Norwich nowadays. Very well researched presentation - thank you!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you. I fear Norwich seems to suffer from graffiti more than other places, which I find very sad.

[@peterjameson321]

Thank you John. Fascinating stuff. The huge cast iron letters of the old Anchor Brewery viewed from Coslany Street were lost or perhaps stolen at the time of its redevelopment. An appeal was issued asking anyone in possession of them to return them as they were part of the city's heritage. Amazingly despite their considerable value for scrap, they were returned so we can all enjoy them. A happy story there.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

That's an amazing story Peter, thank you. I had no idea of that.

[@adrianrutterford762]

Thanks for another fabulous video.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thanks Adrian

[@robertyoung9611]

Fascinating as ever, I love these videos. Keep up the excellent work.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you, I'll try to do so!

[@2islandresort757]

Thanks John, another excellent insight into bygone Norwich.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you found it interesting.

[@jonathanirons231]

Excellent presentation. Many thanks!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you, glad you liked it 👍

[@rogergoldsmith]

Very interesting video. I lived in this area for many years and it was nice to hear the history. When you explored around Barnard’s Yard, I was hoping you would turn the corner and show the redevelopment of Mary Chapman Court, where I lived when it was scruffy student accommodation. I understand it is completely different now.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you. Yes Mary Chapman Court is a bit different now. That appears a little bit in a video I'm making for a few weeks' time about Duke Street.

[@MrJohn768]

Thank you so much. Professional quality research and presentation ! I wonder why yobs feel the need to deface the city ? They should be so grateful to live in such a beautiful place ... why are they not proud of it? I am so thankful that I get to live here...and many thanks to you for showing the hidden places to me 👍 👍

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you very much for your comment. Like you, I am so happy to live in this city - but the graffiti sickens me.

[@simongee8928]

Cracking video as ever John. 😊 A pity it was 'felt necessary' to demolish the Anchor Brewery chimney. 😢 @ould have been a grand landmark - !

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Exactly! These skyline features can't be replaced!

[@IDreamOfGaming]

Another amazing video

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you very much 👍

[@sameyers2670]

Thank you, this was interesting. Now subscribed

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you!

[@avenueb]

Unfortunately all of the missing pieces will need to be re-constructed as they were.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

now that would be interesting!

[@differenceispreadin]

John, have you considered micro content for Instagram?

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

I haven't considered it, but I might well investigate! Thank you for the suggestion.

[@differenceispreadin]

@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich I think it would be briliant. There is a content creator that does little known facts about London each lasts about 30 seconds. It's called bowlofchalk... You're style, clear, swift, info packed, is similar. You're doing a wonderful job with these videos. They are brilliant!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

@@differenceispreadin I believe my daughter, who has her own channel, may be doing something like that, so I'll speak to her about what's involved.

[@differenceispreadin]

@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich - Well either way, you are favourite content creator! (As we call it these days). Hope you still find a little time for peace and relaxation. Brilliant stuff 💫🙌

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

@@differenceispreadin thank you, it's about the only thing I've ever created in my life! 🤣