TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams

Thu 24 Sept · 10:30

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Chalk workings form part of Norwich’s rich heritage. Matt Williams looks at the geological and historical context to explain why and where excavation took place - and what the legacy of chalk pits means for the modern city. Matt Williams is a chartered geologist and local author with a professional background in the construction industry. He was a member of the Society’s Strategic Planning and Transportation Committee and gave a talk at the Society’s Climate Change Conference in 2024 on Floods and the City infrastructure.

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TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:30.

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TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams

📅 Thursday, 24 September 2026🕖 10:30📍 The Forum💰 £5.00 - £10.00

About This Event

Chalk workings form part of Norwich’s rich heritage.

Matt Williams looks at the geological and historical context to explain why and where excavation took place - and what the legacy of chalk pits means for the modern city.

Matt Williams is a chartered geologist and local author with a professional background in the construction industry. He was a member of the Society’s Strategic Planning and Transportation Committee and gave a talk at the Society’s Climate Change Conference in 2024 on Floods and the City infrastructure.

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Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH

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When is TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams?

TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:30.

Where is TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams taking place?

TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams is held at The Forum in Norwich (Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH).

How much are tickets for TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams?

Tickets for TALK Chomped Hillsides – The Chalk Pits of Norwich Speaker: Matt Williams range from £5 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.