Norwich, parl. and mun. bor., city, co. town of
Norfolk, and co. in itself, on river Wensum, 20 miles
W. of Yarmouth and 114 NE. of London by rail, 7472
ac., pop. 87,842 ; 4 Banks, 9 newspapers. Market-days,
Wednesday and Saturday. Norwich is a city com-
manding especial interest on account of its ecclesiastical
associations and its singularly picturesque appearance,
the latter having gained for it the designation of “ The
city in an orchard. ” It is supposed to have been the
Caer Gwent of the British, and the Yenta Icenorum of
the Romans. Nord-wic (i.e., North-town) first appears
as its name in the Saxon Chronicle. The cathedral,
in which the greater portion of the historical interest
and importance of the town is centred, was founded in
1096 by Bishop Herbert de Losinga, or Lorraine, and is
one of the most perfect examples of Norman architec-
ture which can be found in England. The cloisters are
especially beautiful. Beyond the cathedral, however,
Norwich abounds with interesting architectural re-
mains, among which the ancient castle, with its
splendid Norman keep, deserves especial notice; as
also do St Andrew’s Hall (a fine Gothic edifice), the
Bishop’s palace (1318), the Guildhall (15th century),
&c. St Andrew’s Hall is the scene of the great
triennial musical festival which has given Norwich an
enviable fame in art circles. The new Roman Catholic
Church (St John the Baptist), built by the Duke of
Norfolk, is one of the largest erected in England since the
Reformation. Industrially and commercially Norwich
may be considered a prosperous town, for although its
textile mfrs., which dated from the 14th century, have
declined to some extent, other trades flourish vigorously;
they embrace mustard and starch mfrs., brewing, iron-
working, and boot and shoe making. Agricultural im-
plements are made in large quantities. Norwich returns
2 members to Parliament.

Norwlck, hamlet with church ruins, Unst island,
Shetland, on Nor AVick, 24 miles NE. of Haroldswick.

Norwood.—a S. suburban dist. of London, Croydon,
and Lambeth pars., Surrey, pop. 24,797; consists of the

4 eccl. dists. of Norwood, Lower Norwood, South
Norwood, and Upper Norwood—Norwood, with ry.
sta. (Norwood Junction), pop. 5185; Lower Norwood,
with ry. sta., pop. 8916 ; South Norwood, with ry. sta.
(Norwood Junction), pop. 8188; Upper Norwood (ry.
sta. Gipsy Hill), pop. 2508. The district being somewhat
hilly and finely wooded, Norwood is celebrated for its
pleasing scenery. Its healthy situation has encouraged
the erection of numerous excellent villa residences, as
well as educational and sanitary institutions. The Royal
Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind is
at Upper Norwood; it has accommodation for 100
pupils. St Saviour’s Almshouses and Hospital, the
Jewish Convalescent Home, and the Catholic Convent
and Orphanage are also here. At Lower Norwood is
the well-known cemetery. The Crystal Palace high-
level station of the London, Chatham, and Dover Ry.
is at Upper Norwood.—2. Norwood, township, eccl.
dist., and vil., Hayes par., Middlesex—township (con-
taining Southall), 2461 ac., pop. 6681; eccl. dist., pop.
2897; vil., 14 mile SE. of Southall sta. and 3 miles
NAV. of Brentford; P.O.at Norwood Green; Norwood
House and Norwood Lodge are seats.—3. Norwood,
hamlet, Fewston par., E. div. AVest-Riding Yorkshire,

5 miles N. of Otley. See Clifton with Norwood.—

4. Norwood, hamlet, AVales par., S. div. AVest-Riding
Yorkshire, 84 miles E. of Sheffield.

Norwood, Lower, eccl. dist. and ry. sta., Lambeth
par., Surrey, pop. 8916; the sta. is 9J miles S. of Lon-
don Bridge sta. See Norwood.

Norwood, South, eccl. dist. (ry. sta. Norwood
Junction), Croydon par., Surrey, pop. 8188. See
Norwood.

Norwood, Upper, eccl. dist. (ry. sta. Gipsy Hill),
Croydon par., Surrey, pop. 2508. See Norwood.

Norwood Division, The, parl. div. of bor. of Lam
beth, Surrey, pop. 59,015.

Norwood Green, Hayes par., Middlesex, 14 mile SE.
of Southall; p.o. See Norwood.

Norwood Hill, hamlet, Charlwood par., Surrey,
miles SAV. of Reigate.

Norwood Junction, ry. sta., Surrey, 2 miles NE. of
Croydon and 14 mile S. of Crystal Palace Station.

Norwood Bark.—seat, 1 mile NAY. of Southwell,
Notts.—2. Norwood Park, hamlet, in par. and 1 mile

E. of Southwell, Somerset.

Noseley, par., Leicestershire, 3miles SE. of Billesdon,
880 ac., pop. 70; contains Noseley Hall, seat.

Noss, island, Bressay par., Shetland, pop. 3; is
separated by a narrow sound from Bressay island; is
14 mile long, and has a comparatively fertile soil; on
Noss Head is a lighthouse 68 ft. high, with a revolving
light (Noss Head) 175 ft. above high water and seen 18
miles ; off the E. coast of the island is the Noup of
Noss, a precipitous rock 592 ft. high; on the SE. side
is the Holm of Noss : which see.

Nossmayo, vil., Yealmpton par., Devon, near mouth
of river Yealm, 7 miles SE. of Plymouth.

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