A city of culture, history and good fun, Norwich has been home to some of the country's finest sights and sounds. Though some have since been lost to time, they remain very much alive in our memories. 

Here are five things that our readers remember of times gone by. 

Aqua Park

Norwich Evening News: Aquapark pictured sometime in the 1990s.Aquapark pictured sometime in the 1990s. (Image: Newsquest)

Opening in June 1991 near the Hellesdon Asda, Norwich's Aquapark was one of the only places in the city where swimmers young and old could go to cool off in the summer or take advantage of its inflatable obstacle courses, slides, bubble baths and rapids. 

Norwich locals lamented its loss, calling it an "amazing" place to take the kids.

Samson and Hercules

Norwich Evening News: Samson and Hercules nightclub in 1960.Samson and Hercules nightclub in 1960. (Image: Newsquest)

City partygoers were quick to mention the dance hall at Samson and Hercules which was the place to be before the Prince of Wales scene took its rise in the 90s and early 2000s. 

Along with The Tudor, Jane Prendergast said she often went down to the 'Sam and Herc' for a great night of music and dancing.

Zaks Caravan

Norwich Evening News: The original Zaks caravan, lit by lamplight.The original Zaks caravan, lit by lamplight. (Image: Newsquest)

With three restaurants open across Norwich and the greater area, Zaks American Diner has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the caravan.

In three years, Zaks will be celebrating 50 years as Norwich's favourite burger spot, with hopefully many more years and memories to come. 

Mackintosh chocolate

Norwich Evening News: Workers on the chocolate line, Rowntree Mackintosh, April 1969.Workers on the chocolate line, Rowntree Mackintosh, April 1969. (Image: Newsquest)

Many can remember a time when the sweet smell of chocolate wafted through the city's streets.

Home of the first Rolo, Norwich's Rowntree Mackintosh factory is remembered fondly by Alison Dunnell, who recalls smelling chocolate cooking from Mackintosh's when shopping on a Saturday back in the day. 

Funfair at the Cattle Market 

Norwich Evening News: Castle Meadow funfair, 2 January 1996. Castle Meadow funfair, 2 January 1996. (Image: Newsquest)

Claire Burgess remembers a time when she could win a goldfish in a bag and a David Bowie badge at the funfair at the foot of Norwich Castle.

Many readers took the time to mention their happy memories of the Castle Meadow funfair which featured merry-go-rounds, shooting galleries, basket toss, as well as plenty of sweet treat stands for the kids.