As the saying goes Norwich had a pub for every day of the year, however many of the city's prized boozers have some shocking secrets.
1) The Murderers
The pub was formerly called the The Gardeners Arms but after a chilling crime, gained the name it carries today.
In 1895 the landlady's daughter Millie was murdered by her ex-husband Frank. After suspecting Millie had moved on with another man, he attacked her with a heavy brewery tool.
2) The Adam and Eve
One of the UK's oldest pubs the Adam and Eve dates back to the 13th century where, during its 800 years, it has seen lots of stories.
The boozer is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lord Sheffield after he was killed during Kett's Rebellion in 1549.
He was believed to have died after being knocked off his horse and attacked in Bishopgate.
3) The Maids Head Bar
Believed to be the oldest Norman site after the Castle, the Maids Head Hotel was originally a guest house for visitors to the cathedral, serving pints since the 15th century.
The pub has hosted Catherine of Aragon and many a royal VIP. More recently, the king of the county's airwaves, Alan Partridge, confirmed the Maids Head Bar as his favourite Norfolk pub.
4)The Artichoke
The Artichoke in Magdalen Road was originally built in the 1930s to reflect the towers that flanked the old city gate.
Before the pub was built, the previous building had existed since the 15th century.
It used to be a leper house and an almshouse to provide accommodation for the poor, before converting to a pub in 1832.
5) Lollard's Pit
The pub in Riverside Road, previously called the King's Arms, has a much darker past than you may first think.
The pub is named after the Lollards, a group that during the 15th and 16th centuries were burned at the site for their religious beliefs.
Although the full number of people executed at the site isn't known, 50 deaths were recorded in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Mary I.
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