Norwich (pop. 143,922) is a city, a local government district, and the administrative center of Norfolk, England. It stands on the River Wensum, 115 miles (185 kilometers) northeast of London. It is noted for its boot-and-shoe manufacturing industry and for its large cattle market. Other industries in Norwich produce candy and electrical equipment. The center of Norwich has a great many medieval buildings, including more than 30 churches. Among the buildings are the Guildhall, dating from the early 1400’s; Strangers’ Hall, a merchant’s house built in the 1400’s; and a Norman cathedral that has a high spire built in the Decorated style.
