From dancing the night away in Samson and Hercules to enjoying a meal beside the hustle and bustle of the street - Tombland is one of Norwich's prettiest areas.

Here we take a look back at life in Tombland over the years through pictures found in our archives.

Perhaps you remember some of these scenes or recognise the changes to shops and infrastructure over the years?

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Norwich Evening News: Tombland fair in 1907. Although it had moved across to the Market Place it was still called TomblandTombland fair in 1907. Although it had moved across to the Market Place it was still called Tombland (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Tombland in 1902. Although it had moved across to the Market Place it was still called TomblandTombland in 1902. Although it had moved across to the Market Place it was still called Tombland (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: A mock-up market on Tombland, dated July 20, 1983A mock-up market on Tombland, dated July 20, 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Two stalls in Tombland which were the cause of some controversy, dated October 9, 1963Two stalls in Tombland which were the cause of some controversy, dated October 9, 1963 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Motorcycle parking in Tombland, dated October 7, 1975Motorcycle parking in Tombland, dated October 7, 1975 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Samson and Hercules ballroomSamson and Hercules ballroom (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Samson and Hercules ballroom, 1976Samson and Hercules ballroom, 1976 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Samson and Hercules ballroom, 1970Samson and Hercules ballroom, 1970 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Samson and Hercules ballroom, unknown dateSamson and Hercules ballroom, unknown date (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Tombland looking at Augustine Steward House from Erpingham Gate, dated January 25, 1960Tombland looking at Augustine Steward House from Erpingham Gate, dated January 25, 1960 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Tombland viewed from the end of King Street, August 4, 1976Tombland viewed from the end of King Street, August 4, 1976 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Tombland, at the junction of Prince's Street, dated April 2, 1985Tombland, at the junction of Prince's Street, dated April 2, 1985 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Ritzy nightclub (formerly the Samson and Hercules) in the early 1980sRitzy nightclub (formerly the Samson and Hercules) in the early 1980s (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Ritzy's nightclub, 1984Ritzy's nightclub, 1984 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Autumn in Tombland, dated October 15, 1969Autumn in Tombland, dated October 15, 1969 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Trees in Tombland, dated May 7, 1953Trees in Tombland, dated May 7, 1953 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Tombland, looking towards the Cathedral, dated November 19, 1990Tombland, looking towards the Cathedral, dated November 19, 1990 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Tombland, looking towards the Maids Head Hotel, dated August 29, 1990Tombland, looking towards the Maids Head Hotel, dated August 29, 1990 (Image: Newsquest)