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JULIAN OF NORWICH
Lady Julian of Norwich
In 14th century Norwich a young woman fell under a life-threatening illness, during which she experienced a series of extraordinary visions. These revelations transformed her life, and after an unexpected recovery she took vows to live as an Anchoress, locking herself away in a small cell attached to a church in Norwich. In this cell, she wrote an account of the revelations she had received and in so doing became the first woman to write a book in English...
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Today the Julian Shrine attracts visitors from around the world to the place where Julian lived and wrote her Revelations. No visit to Norwich is complete without a pilgrimage to the Shrine, just a short walk from the marketplace, castle or cathedral. As well as visiting St Julian's church (containing Julian's cell), there is the Julian garden, visitor centre and bookshop as well as our guesthouse retreat accommodation. If travelling with a group click here to get in touch so we can offer you the best experience to fit your needs.