The Norwich School of painters, founded in 1803 in Norwich, was the first provincial art movement in Britain. Artists of the school were inspired by the natural beauty of the Norfolk landscape and owed some influence to the work of landscape painters of the Dutch Golden Age such as Hobbema and Ruisdael.
History
The Norwich Society of Artists was founded in 1803 by John Crome and Robert Ladbrooke as a club where artists could meet to exchange ideas. Its aims were "an enquiry into the rise, progress and present state of painting, architecture, and sculpture, with a view to point out the best methods of study to attain the greater perfection in these arts." The society's first meeting was in "The Hole in the Wall" tavern; two years later it moved to premises which allowed it to offer members work and exhibition space. Its first exhibition opened in 1805, and was such a success that it became an annual event until 1825. The building was demolished but the society re-opened three years later, in 1828, as "The Norfolk and Suffolk Institution for the Promotion of the Fine Arts" at a different venue and exhibitions continued until 1833.
Early statutes declared the school was to instruct 90 sons of Norwich citizens, though it has since grown to a total enrolment of approximately 1,020 pupils. For most of its history it was a boys' school, before becoming co-educational in the sixth form in 1994 and in every year group in 2010. The school is divided into the Senior School, which has around 850 pupils aged from 12 to 18 across eight houses, and the Lower School, which was established in 1946 and has around 170 pupils aged from seven to 11. The school educates the choristers of the cathedral, with which the school has a close relationship and which is used for morning assemblies and events throughout the academic year. In league tables of British schools it is consistently ranked first in Norfolk and Suffolk and amongst the highest in the United Kingdom.
Norwich (i/ˈnɒrɪdʒ/, also /ˈnɒrɪtʃ/) is a city on the River Wensum in East Anglia. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom. Until the Industrial Revolution, Norwich was the capital of the most populous county in England.
The urban or built-up area of Norwich had a population of 213,166 according to the 2011 Census. This area extends beyond the city boundary, with extensive suburban areas on the western, northern and eastern sides, including Costessey, Taverham, Hellesdon, Bowthorpe, Old Catton, Sprowston and Thorpe St Andrew. The parliamentary seats cross over into adjacent local government districts. 132,512 (2011 census) people live in the City of Norwich and the population of the Norwich Travel to Work Area (i. e. the self-contained labour market area in and around Norwich in which most people live and commute to work) is 282,000 (mid-2009 estimate). Norwich is the fourth most densely populated local-government district in the East of England, with 3,480 people per square kilometre (8,993 per square mile).
Norwich opened as a prison in 1887, on the site of the Britannia Barracks (the former home of the Royal Norfolk Regiment). The prison has had a variety of roles over the years, but today acts as a prison for Category B & C inmates.
In January 2003 a report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons severely criticised Norwich Prison for factors including poor cleanliness and the failure of its anti-drug and anti-bullying programmes. The report also criticised the lack of work and education opportunities at the jail for inmates.
In November 2004 the Prison Reform Trust criticised levels of overcrowding at Norwich Prison. The trust stated that nearly half of all single cells at the jail here holding two prisoners, and inmates were spending too much time locked up in their cells.
The boundaries of Norwich were established on July 4, 1761, when Governor Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire defined the boundaries of townships in Vermont. The first settlers reached the area in 1763 and began to clear the wilderness and erect the first hand-hewn log buildings, wintering over for the first time in 1765. Early settlements occurred along the Ompompanoosuc River. Later, the current village site became settled. The first town meeting occurred in April 1768. The first Congregational church was founded in 1770 and a structure built in 1778. The population grew from 206 in 1771 to 1,158 in 1791 and 2,316 in 1830.
The town was named after Norwich, Connecticut, the state from which the first settlers originated. In the original charter, the name was spelled "Norwhich", but the additional 'h' was dropped shortly after the town was chartered. Originally pronounced "Norritch" (similar to the English pronunciation of the city of Norwich, England), the town name has in more recent times become more commonly pronounced "Nor-wich".
Delighted pupils collect A level results at Norwich School
Watch as delighted studentscollect and open their A-Level results at a school in Norwich.
Thousands more students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted onto university courses this year compared to the last time students sat A-level exams before the pandemic.
Around 6,800 of this group got the grades for their first or second choice university, which is a rise from 3,770 in 2019, according to Ucas.
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published: 18 Aug 2022
Norwich School Academic Life
Find out more about the academic side of life at Norwich School.
published: 03 May 2017
Where could Norwich School take you?
Find out where Norwich School could take you in our short film. Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged four to eighteen.
published: 16 Dec 2016
Open Day at Norwich School
Get a flavour of what to expect at our September Open Day. This footage, taken at our September Open Day in 2018, has been filmed and edited by our pupils in Aspect Film club. For more information and to register for our Open Day on Saturday 21st September 2019, visit norwich-school.org.uk/openday.
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Norwich School Sixth Form
Mr Richard Peters, Head of Sixth Form at Norwich School shares what to expect when you join us in Lower 6.
published: 21 Sep 2020
Life at Norwich School
Set in the Cathedral Close, Norwich School is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education. The school is characterised by strong, warm relationships and a profound appreciation of scholarship.
published: 26 Nov 2013
Norwich School 1st XV Rugby Highlights 2018
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published: 02 Dec 2018
Music at Norwich School
Music is a central part of Norwich School life and the department aims to promote and maximise musical opportunities throughout the school.
published: 25 Nov 2013
Maths at Norwich School
Hear about Maths at Norwich School from our Head of Mathematics, Dr Simon Kirby
published: 21 Sep 2020
Norwich School Reaching Out 2018-19
This is our third summary of the different ways in which Norwich School seeks to be involved with the wider community via outreach and partnership work, this year in the format of an animated film.
The Norwich School ethos talks of a loving, compassionate community and one of our key aims is to prepare our young people for a lifetime of leadership and service, so we set much store in making a contribution to the wider community. We believe that the best projects are two–way enterprises with our pupils, alumni, parents and teachers all benefitting themselves from being involved with people and projects outside our own community. We obviously hope that what we do is helpful, but we are keen to help in part because we know that we learn and grow greatly in the process, too.
We hope the fi...
Watch as delighted studentscollect and open their A-Level results at a school in Norwich.
Thousands more students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have ...
Watch as delighted studentscollect and open their A-Level results at a school in Norwich.
Thousands more students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted onto university courses this year compared to the last time students sat A-level exams before the pandemic.
Around 6,800 of this group got the grades for their first or second choice university, which is a rise from 3,770 in 2019, according to Ucas.
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Watch as delighted studentscollect and open their A-Level results at a school in Norwich.
Thousands more students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted onto university courses this year compared to the last time students sat A-level exams before the pandemic.
Around 6,800 of this group got the grades for their first or second choice university, which is a rise from 3,770 in 2019, according to Ucas.
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Find out where Norwich School could take you in our short film. Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged four to eighteen.
Find out where Norwich School could take you in our short film. Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged four to eighteen.
Find out where Norwich School could take you in our short film. Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged four to eighteen.
Get a flavour of what to expect at our September Open Day. This footage, taken at our September Open Day in 2018, has been filmed and edited by our pupils in As...
Get a flavour of what to expect at our September Open Day. This footage, taken at our September Open Day in 2018, has been filmed and edited by our pupils in Aspect Film club. For more information and to register for our Open Day on Saturday 21st September 2019, visit norwich-school.org.uk/openday.
Get a flavour of what to expect at our September Open Day. This footage, taken at our September Open Day in 2018, has been filmed and edited by our pupils in Aspect Film club. For more information and to register for our Open Day on Saturday 21st September 2019, visit norwich-school.org.uk/openday.
Set in the Cathedral Close, Norwich School is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education. The school is char...
Set in the Cathedral Close, Norwich School is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education. The school is characterised by strong, warm relationships and a profound appreciation of scholarship.
Set in the Cathedral Close, Norwich School is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education. The school is characterised by strong, warm relationships and a profound appreciation of scholarship.
This is our third summary of the different ways in which Norwich School seeks to be involved with the wider community via outreach and partnership work, this ye...
This is our third summary of the different ways in which Norwich School seeks to be involved with the wider community via outreach and partnership work, this year in the format of an animated film.
The Norwich School ethos talks of a loving, compassionate community and one of our key aims is to prepare our young people for a lifetime of leadership and service, so we set much store in making a contribution to the wider community. We believe that the best projects are two–way enterprises with our pupils, alumni, parents and teachers all benefitting themselves from being involved with people and projects outside our own community. We obviously hope that what we do is helpful, but we are keen to help in part because we know that we learn and grow greatly in the process, too.
We hope the film demonstrates our openness to discussions about collaboration of different kinds; we are particularly interested in new ideas about how we can help further within the parameters of our school resources, either by building on the projects described or exploring other routes.
Steffan Griffiths, Head Master at Norwich School, says:
"I hope you find a positive range and depth to the partnership work conducted. Given the variety of the projects summarised, we feel that there is much for us still to learn about best practice regarding the measurement of impact and outcomes, so do be in touch if you have any comments or suggestions on this topic.
Please do be in touch with me via [email protected] or the Assistant Head in charge of outreach, Nicola Hill, on [email protected] if you would like to discuss any aspect of Norwich School’s partnership further."
This is our third summary of the different ways in which Norwich School seeks to be involved with the wider community via outreach and partnership work, this year in the format of an animated film.
The Norwich School ethos talks of a loving, compassionate community and one of our key aims is to prepare our young people for a lifetime of leadership and service, so we set much store in making a contribution to the wider community. We believe that the best projects are two–way enterprises with our pupils, alumni, parents and teachers all benefitting themselves from being involved with people and projects outside our own community. We obviously hope that what we do is helpful, but we are keen to help in part because we know that we learn and grow greatly in the process, too.
We hope the film demonstrates our openness to discussions about collaboration of different kinds; we are particularly interested in new ideas about how we can help further within the parameters of our school resources, either by building on the projects described or exploring other routes.
Steffan Griffiths, Head Master at Norwich School, says:
"I hope you find a positive range and depth to the partnership work conducted. Given the variety of the projects summarised, we feel that there is much for us still to learn about best practice regarding the measurement of impact and outcomes, so do be in touch if you have any comments or suggestions on this topic.
Please do be in touch with me via [email protected] or the Assistant Head in charge of outreach, Nicola Hill, on [email protected] if you would like to discuss any aspect of Norwich School’s partnership further."
Watch as delighted studentscollect and open their A-Level results at a school in Norwich.
Thousands more students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted onto university courses this year compared to the last time students sat A-level exams before the pandemic.
Around 6,800 of this group got the grades for their first or second choice university, which is a rise from 3,770 in 2019, according to Ucas.
Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks
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Find out where Norwich School could take you in our short film. Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged four to eighteen.
Get a flavour of what to expect at our September Open Day. This footage, taken at our September Open Day in 2018, has been filmed and edited by our pupils in Aspect Film club. For more information and to register for our Open Day on Saturday 21st September 2019, visit norwich-school.org.uk/openday.
Set in the Cathedral Close, Norwich School is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education. The school is characterised by strong, warm relationships and a profound appreciation of scholarship.
This is our third summary of the different ways in which Norwich School seeks to be involved with the wider community via outreach and partnership work, this year in the format of an animated film.
The Norwich School ethos talks of a loving, compassionate community and one of our key aims is to prepare our young people for a lifetime of leadership and service, so we set much store in making a contribution to the wider community. We believe that the best projects are two–way enterprises with our pupils, alumni, parents and teachers all benefitting themselves from being involved with people and projects outside our own community. We obviously hope that what we do is helpful, but we are keen to help in part because we know that we learn and grow greatly in the process, too.
We hope the film demonstrates our openness to discussions about collaboration of different kinds; we are particularly interested in new ideas about how we can help further within the parameters of our school resources, either by building on the projects described or exploring other routes.
Steffan Griffiths, Head Master at Norwich School, says:
"I hope you find a positive range and depth to the partnership work conducted. Given the variety of the projects summarised, we feel that there is much for us still to learn about best practice regarding the measurement of impact and outcomes, so do be in touch if you have any comments or suggestions on this topic.
Please do be in touch with me via [email protected] or the Assistant Head in charge of outreach, Nicola Hill, on [email protected] if you would like to discuss any aspect of Norwich School’s partnership further."