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In 1144 the mutilated body of William of Norwich, a young apprentice leatherworker, was found abandoned outside the city's walls. The boy bore disturbing signs of torture, and a story spread that it was a ritual murder, performed by Jews, in imitation of the Crucifixion as a mockery of Christianity. The outline of William's tale eventually gained currency far beyond Norwich, and the idea that Jews engaged in ritual murder became firmly rooted in the European imagination.

William Shakespeare may have been the greatest playwright in the English language, but how does he measure up as a historian? In this brilliant comparison between the events and characters in Shakespeare's history plays and the actual events that inspired them, acclaimed historian John Julius Norwich examines the nine works that together amount to an epic masterpiece on England's most fascinating period.

On May 8, 1373, 30-year-old Julian of Norwich, sick and near death, had a series of visions of Christ. In these 16 visions she learnt about God's loving nature. God in Julian's visions was not angry and wrathful. Instead, the three properties of God were presented as life, love and light, and all of His creation was good, including his servant, man. In Julian's version, Man is not to blame for his sin; instead it is something that he must experience and overcome in his spiritual journey with God.

Chatterbox has been creating a talking newspaper, primarily for vision impaired people, since 1978. The weekly digest of news from Norwich in England has been enjoyed by hundreds of people who would not have had access to local news. Our weekly recordings are being made available as podcasts to compliment our website (cbtn.org.uk) and memory stick distribution. We include news items from the Norwich Evening News along with Letters, Information Desk and at least two fascinating features every week. Alongside the weekly news edition we now podcast our version of the Chatterbox Norfolk Magazine, ...

Every community has stories worth sharing. Focus is a local-interest podcast from Hospital Radio Norwich, bringing you interviews that celebrate the people, places, and traditions that make Norwich and Norfolk unique. Each episode explores the heart of our region — from Norfolk culture and local events to hidden history, community projects, and conversations with the NHS staff and volunteers who help our hospital thrive. Expect thoughtful interviews with local creators, event organisers, heritage experts, community leaders, and the people shaping everyday life across Norwich. Whether you’...