Norfolk: Quick Facts

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News •

Norfolk County council seat decided by a draw out of a wedding hat from 1883, after tied vote • Nov. 6, 2026, 4:33 PM ET (CBC)

Solar farm threatens Second World War airfield • Nov. 5, 2026, 6:36 AM ET (The Telegraph)

Websites crash at some Norwich and Great Yarmouth GP practices • Oct. 28, 2026, 1:15 PM ET (BBC)

Nutcracker bird sighting disrupts buses in Mundesley, Norfolk • Oct. 26, 2026, 10:09 AM ET (BBC)

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Norfolk, England: Blickling Hall

Norfolk, England: Blickling Hall

Norfolk, England: Felbrigg Hall

Norfolk, England: Felbrigg Hall

Norfolk, England: Felbrigg Hall

Norfolk, England: Felbrigg Hall

Norfolk, England: Felbrigg Hall

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