Norwich City Hall through the ages in archive pictures

Opened in 1938 by King George VI, the building has served as the seat of power for more than 80 years. 

Here we take a look at it through the ages with photos from our archives. 

Alfred Hardiman's two bronze heraldic lions arrive at Norwich City Hall, February 4, 1938. (Image: Newsquest)

The clock tower bell arrives for installation at Norwich City Hall, June 20, 1938 (Image: Newsquest)

Preparing the bell for its new home at the top of the clocktower, June 29, 1938 (Image: Newsquest Archive)

Putting the hands on the clock, 1930s (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich City Hall during its completion in 1938 (Image: Newsquest Archive)

King George VI arrives in Norwich to open the brand new city hall, 1938 (Image: Newsquest)

Opening of Norwich City Hall by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 29th October 1938. (Image: Newsquest Archive)

The royal opening drew a huge crowd (Image: Newsquest)

The newly opened City Hall, 1930s (Image: Newsquest)

VE Day Parade passes through Norwich via City Hall on May 12, 1945 (Image: Newsquest)

The then Princess Elizabeth standing on the balcony at City Hall with the Lord Mayor, June 18, 1951 (Image: Newsquest)

Laurence Olivier at City Hall, 1969 (Image: Newsquest)

NCFC celebrations at City Hall, May 4, 1986 (Image: Newsquest)

The view from City Hall, June 22, 1988 (Image: Newsquest)

Steeplejacks Christopher Milling and Paul Farn carry out repairs on the clock on the tower, June 20, 1991 (Image: Newsquest)