From festivals to David Attenborough, a look at Norwich's science history

This year's festival at the Forum has seen talks on the climate crisis, Norfolk nature and Antarctic animals, as well as science related films, trails and performances.

Education -- Schools Lakenham Secondary Modern School, Norwich Fourth year pupils watching a demonstration of an experiment to show electro-magnetic induction in the science laboratory by science master Mr. Mills Dated -- 17 June 1955 Photograph --p9011 (Image: Archant Library)

Education - Schools Agriculture Norfolk School of Agriculture. Easton Agricultural School students during anatomy lecture in the well-equipped science lab. Dated 6 October 1953 Plate P9204 (Image: Archant Library)

But did you know Norwich has always had a close link with science?

From Sir David Attenborough receiving an honorary doctorate from the UEA in 2005 to the Inspire Discovery Centre which entertained guests in the city for over 10 years, the city has always had an interest in the scientific world.

Norwich City College science lab 1992 (Image: Archant)

LORD MAYOR OF NORWICH, DOUG UNDERWOOD, [PICTURED AT CITY HALL WITH CHERRY JONES PLAYING BALL WITH THE BERNOULLI BLOWER FROM INSPIRE. THE LORD MAYOR WAS LAUNCHING A NEW SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZE (Image: COPYRIGHT ECN 1998)

Sir David Attenborough collects his Honourary Doctor of Science Degree from the UEA. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy: For: EDP news EDP pics © 2005 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2005)

Harry Barker, right, and Ben Vozza, from Little Plumstead school, working on their ski jump at the Science Olympiad. Picture: Bill Smith Copy: Sharon Page For: EDP NEWS EDP Pics ©2003 Tel: (01603) 772443 (Image: EDP pics © 2003)

EMILY PARISH WITH MUM PATRICA AT THE INSPIRE HANDS ON SCIENCE STAND AT THE ATTRACTIONS EXHIBITION IN THE CASTLE MALL, NORWICH. (Image: Archant Library)

Stephen Peck with brothers Stefan and James Ebelewicz watch the eclipse over Norwich, from the Inspire science centre, using pinhole viewers. (Image: Archant Library)

GREAT EGG RACE WINNING TEAMS FROM YEAR FOUR AND SEVEN OF FALCON MIDDLE SCHOOL, WHO TOOK TWO OF THE TOP HONOURS AT THE TWENTIETH YEAR OF THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD AT THE UEA. (Image: COPYRIGHT ECN 1998)

Prof Hubert Lamb, director of the UEA climatic research unit, receives his honorary degree of Doctor of Science in 1981. Photo: Harry Naylor (Image: Archant © 1981)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital biomedical scientists, identical twins Rachel and Rebecca Cozens, who will be visiting Norfolk schools as part of the National Science Awareness Week. photo Simon Finlay copy Rowen Entwistle For. EDP news ©EDP 2003 tel 01603 772434 (Image: EDP©2003)

Children enjoying the fun and games at the Chaos Science day at Blackfiars Hall Photo: Simon Finlay Copy: For: EEN news EDP pics © 2004 (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant © 2004)

SCIENCE ISN'T ALL HOT AIR - A HALF TERM VISTOR TO HANDS ON INSPIRE, AT ST MARGARETS CHURCH . (Image: Archant Library)