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Norfolk

Discover Norfolk, a land of sparkling waters, ancient secrets, and rolling hills in England!

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Maps of England circa 1670, Suffolk 34 of 40

Maps of England circa 1670, Suffolk 34 of 40

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Maps of England circa 1670, Monmouth 25 of 40
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Maps of England circa 1670, Glocester 15 of 40
Maps of England circa 1670, Stafford Shire 33 of 40
Maps of England circa 1670, Yorkshire 40 of 40
Maps of England circa 1670, Chester 7 of 40
Maps of England circa 1670, CambridgeShire 6 of 40
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Principal Ocean Cables in 1917
Maps of England circa 1670, Buckingham Shire 5 of 40
Maps of England circa 1670, Dorset 12 of 40

Key Facts

Location
East Anglia, England.
Population
About 859,400 people.
Area
5,370 square kilometers.
Capital
Norwich.
Fun Fact
Norfolk has a special watery area called The Broads, like a giant river maze!

Where is Norfolk?

Imagine a big, beautiful part of England called Norfolk! It's like a giant puzzle piece on the east coast. To its north and east, the big, blue North Sea waves crash.

It's neighbors with other places called Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk. The biggest and busiest town in Norfolk is a city called Norwich, which is like the heart of the county. It's a place with lots of green fields and some pretty towns.

Adventures in the Broads!

Norfolk has a super special watery wonderland called The Broads! It's not just one river, but a whole network of twisty rivers and sparkly lakes. It's like a giant playground made of water!

You can go boating, see amazing birds, and explore peaceful villages. The Broads are so special that they are looked after like a national park, to keep them beautiful for everyone to enjoy for a long, long time.

Knights and Woolly Wonders!

A super long time ago, brave people called the Iceni lived in Norfolk, and their leader, Boudica, was a famous warrior queen! Later, people who loved sheep and wool came to live here. They made so much wool that they built huge, fancy churches that still stand tall today. It shows how important wool was to Norfolk a long, long time ago!

Farming and Fun!

Today, many people in Norfolk work on farms, growing yummy food. Lots of visitors also come to see the beautiful beaches and explore the lovely countryside. It’s a place where nature is very important, from the flat lands to the forests. Norfolk is a place full of history, nature, and friendly people, making it a wonderful place to explore.

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