In this episode we start our two part look at the gruesome stories behind Norfolk's brush with almost total annihilation in 1349. The country was ravaged by bubonic plague, and the people of Norwich rushed to finish the city walls that may not have only made them safe from disease, but given them strength to rival London as England's capital city. What went wrong?
This episode was sponsored by Liberty Restaurant, American inspired food in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
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This episode was recorded at the UEA media suite with research support from the Norwich Heritage Centre, with thanks to them both for their support.
This episode was written by me, Richard Sheppard, with research by Dr Linda Sheppard.
