A look back at life in Tombland in Norwich through the decades

Here we take a look back at life in Tombland over the years through pictures found in our archives.

Perhaps you remember some of these scenes or recognise the changes to shops and infrastructure over the years?

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Tombland fair in 1907. Although it had moved across to the Market Place it was still called Tombland (Image: Newsquest)

Tombland in 1902. Although it had moved across to the Market Place it was still called Tombland (Image: Newsquest)

A mock-up market on Tombland, dated July 20, 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

Two stalls in Tombland which were the cause of some controversy, dated October 9, 1963 (Image: Newsquest)

Motorcycle parking in Tombland, dated October 7, 1975 (Image: Newsquest)

Samson and Hercules ballroom (Image: Newsquest)

Samson and Hercules ballroom, 1976 (Image: Newsquest)

Samson and Hercules ballroom, 1970 (Image: Newsquest)

Samson and Hercules ballroom, unknown date (Image: Newsquest)

Tombland looking at Augustine Steward House from Erpingham Gate, dated January 25, 1960 (Image: Newsquest)

Tombland viewed from the end of King Street, August 4, 1976 (Image: Newsquest)

Tombland, at the junction of Prince's Street, dated April 2, 1985 (Image: Newsquest)

Ritzy nightclub (formerly the Samson and Hercules) in the early 1980s (Image: Newsquest)

Ritzy's nightclub, 1984 (Image: Newsquest)

Autumn in Tombland, dated October 15, 1969 (Image: Newsquest)

Trees in Tombland, dated May 7, 1953 (Image: Newsquest)

Tombland, looking towards the Cathedral, dated November 19, 1990 (Image: Newsquest)

Tombland, looking towards the Maids Head Hotel, dated August 29, 1990 (Image: Newsquest)