• Norwich 1942: The Ration Book Food Tour
  • Norwich 1942: The Ration Book Food Tour
  • Norwich 1942: The Ration Book Food Tour
  • Norwich 1942: The Ration Book Food Tour

Norwich 1942: The Ration Book Food Tour

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Country: Germany

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Step back in time with a WWII-themed food tour in Norwich. Enjoy classic British dishes like fish & chips from the best chippie and sip a cuppa, and learn about wartime history. Eat like its 1942
Begin your tour at the red post box at the top of the market (where there was no bombings) and receive a ration book like those used during the war years. Walk through the market and city centre with your guide - a local foodie and war time history lover, learning about wartime Norwich and Britain. Discover what food was available during the war and sample these chosen rationed items as you go - all the classics with a story.
It's 1942 in Norwich the air siren is humming, the yanks are wandering around the market and you can EAT like it's 1942 for a few hours & avoid the bombs.
Enjoy mushy peas, a mini cone of fish and chips, and some retro wartime sweets. (did you know a certain sweet was used in a bomb?) and finish the tour with a Sit down for a cup of Cha and a scone down the historical Elm Hill.
Vera Lynn optionally - - it will be packed full of the good stuff and War History.
Zena your local food writer.

Highlights

  • Step back in time with a WWII-themed food tour in Norwich
  • Enjoy classic British snacks like ????plus mini fish and chips
  • Eat like its 1942 and learn about wartime history
  • Explore the market and city while hearing stories from the war years
  • End your tour on Elm Hill with a scone and cuppa to complete your journey

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts over 2 hours and covers around 2 miles.
Feel free to dress up in war-time attire (totally optional)
Wear sensible shoes.
Next to the red post box, at the top back of the market, to the right of the war memorial in front of city hall.
INCLUDED
  • Ration book
  • Mushy peas
  • Mini cone of fish & chips
  • Retro war time sweets
  • Cuppa tea and scone
  • Guided walk through the market and city
  • A guided walk
  • War History about our fine city
  • Ration time food talk
NOT INCLUDED
  • Additional food or shopping on the way if wanted.
  • Possible Addition - bookable on the day £10 gets you a G & T and a porky (probably from the community pig) snax in a 1920's Art Deco hotel, payable at the venue (non profit - extra value)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.