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This live webcam shows the atrium area of The Forum
in Norwich with the church of St Peter Mancroft viewed in the background.
Norwich's £65m development, The Forum was
officially opened by the Queen in July 2002.
It took two years, more than 1,500 lorry loads
of concrete and nearly half a million bricks to create the striking
building in the heart of the city.
Boasting a Learning Shop and Tourist Information
centre, The Forum's atrium hosts concerts, jazz brunches and stand-up
nights from the Comedy Store.
In June 2003, it also became home to the headquarters
of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ East. For the first time ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ New Media, Radio and Television
production in the region will come together under one roof.
One of the building's most significant features
is the city's long-awaited Millennium library. Seven
years ago 170,000 books were lost when a blaze destroyed Norwich's
previous library.
The new library houses more than 600,000 items
including books, videos and CDs. The public will also have access
to 85 computers.
Discovering
Origins |
The Forum is also home to the Origins visitor attraction
which explores the history of Norwich and Norfolk, including the
people, dialect and landscape.
The interactive displays cost £2.5 million and
the attraction hopes to draw 140,000 visitors a year. It features
England's first panoramic film shown on a 180 degree screen.
Don't miss: 360°
interactive view of approach to The Forum
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