TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell
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On 3rd December 2026, Adrian O'Dell will speak at the Forum in Norwich as part of the TALK Norwich at Work series. The event will explore the impactful trades and industries that flourished in Norwich during the 19th and 20th centuries. Tickets are available for £5.00 to £10.00.
Trades & Industries in the 19th - 20th centuries
Norwich buzzed with industry in the 19th-20th centuries, transforming from a medieval trading hub to a manufacturing powerhouse. Key sectors included shoe-making, food processing, brewing and engineering. The city's river and rail links fuelled growth, while gas and later electricity works powered homes and factories. Though many traditional industries declined, Norwich's legacy as a hard-working, innovative city endures, now shifting towards services, education and creative sectors.
Adrian O’Dell was raised in Norwich to which he returned following an international career in the oil industry and running his own computer printer business in Scotland. Since retiring he has devoted himself to the study of Norfolk and Norwich’s history as well as being a freelance city tour guide. He has been studying for an MA in Landscape History at the UEA and is chair of the Norfolk Polish Group.
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TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell takes place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at 10:30.
TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell is held at The Forum in Norwich (Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH).
Tickets for TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell range from £5 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Forum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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On 3rd December 2026, Adrian O'Dell will speak at the Forum in Norwich as part of the TALK Norwich at Work series. The event will explore the impactful trades and industries that flourished in Norwich during the 19th and 20th centuries. Tickets are available for £5.00 to £10.00.
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Trades & Industries in the 19th - 20th centuries
Norwich buzzed with industry in the 19th-20th centuries, transforming from a medieval trading hub to a manufacturing powerhouse. Key sectors included shoe-making, food processing, brewing and engineering. The city's river and rail links fuelled growth, while gas and later electricity works powered homes and factories. Though many traditional industries declined, Norwich's legacy as a hard-working, innovative city endures, now shifting towards services, education and creative sectors.
Adrian O’Dell was raised in Norwich to which he returned following an international career in the oil industry and running his own computer printer business in Scotland. Since retiring he has devoted himself to the study of Norfolk and Norwich’s history as well as being a freelance city tour guide. He has been studying for an MA in Landscape History at the UEA and is chair of the Norfolk Polish Group.
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TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell takes place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at 10:30.
Where is TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell taking place?
TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell is held at The Forum in Norwich (Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH).
How much are tickets for TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell?
Tickets for TALK Norwich at Work . Speaker: Adrian O’Dell range from £5 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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