Do you remember Christmas in Norwich through the 20th century?

Do you remember what Norwich was like at Christmas in the 20th century?

The streets were bright with Christmas lights and the streets were filled with shoppers.

Let us take you back to the time of riding the dodgems at the Norwich Christmas Fair or standing around the Christmas tree by City Hall.

Who knew that the streets used to be just as busy as they are now?

Although this year may have been different and some traditions have been cancelled, we can reminisce about the good old festive days.

Christmas lights on St Stephens in Norwich, December 1968. (Image: Archant Library)

Christmas carol service round the Christmas tree outside City Hall in Norwich in December 1975. (Image: Archant Library)

The Norwich Christmas Fair with both the Cathedral and Castle behind it in December 1977. (Image: Archant Library)

Singers gather around the Norwich Christmas tree as the lights are turned on in December 1984. (Image: Archant Library)

Castle Street in December, 1987 (Image: Archant Library)

Jarrolds Department Store was lit up for Christmas in December 1989 (Image: Archant Library)

London Street with its Christmas decorations in 1989 (Image: Archant Library)

Christmas shoppers crowd St Stephens Street in Norwich, December 1993. (Image: Archant Library)

Christmas shopping at the Royal Arcade in Norwich, November 1994. (Image: Archant Library)

Carolers singing by the Christmas tree outside City Hall in Norwich in December 1995. (Image: Archant Library)

Christmas shoppers crowd Gentleman's Walk in Norwich, December 1995. (Image: Archant Library)