Several city centre roads will be closed next month to allow for an event marking the anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 

From 7am to 2pm on September 11, a number of closures around Norwich City Hall will be in place for the commemorations. 

Bethel Street from the Forum car park to St Peters Street will be closed, as well as Gaol Hill, St Giles Street and Hay Hill.

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There will also be a reversal of the one-way restriction in Upper Goat Lane and the removal of the Exchange Street bus and cycle restriction.

From 10pm on September 10 to 2pm on September 11, there will be a suspension of all parking for cars, motorcycles and in loading bays in St Peters Street and St Giles Street from the exit of the St Giles Car Park to the junction with St Peters Street.

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Last year's event was marked by the passing of Queen Elizabeth shortly beforehand, with the Lord Mayor laying a wreath at the war memorial in St Peters Street which followed a short speech. 

Plans were in place for a Royal Air Force-organised parade and band but it was unable to attend due to the circumstances. 

Almost 3,000 RAF personnel took part in the battle of September 15, 1940, often described as "the turning point" of the Second World War.