People living in Norwich celebrated the city’s historical legacy as part of a national festival.

The Being Human festival, the UK's national festival of the humanities, ran from November 7 to 16.

The festival focused on medieval merchants' marks, which were the forerunners to modern logos.

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These marks were stamped on goods and etched into buildings in the time when Norwich was a bustling international trading centre.

Many of these marks remain visible today, thanks to the efforts of antiquarian John Kirkpatrick (1687-1728).

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Professor Catherine Richardson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Arts and Humanities at the University of East Anglia (UEA), said: “Norwich’s medieval merchants’ marks are hidden gems that tell us so much about how our ancestors lived and worked.

"The Being Human festival is a brilliant opportunity to collaborate with our partners across the city to bring this fascinating history to life."

During the festival there were three half-day creative community workshops at the National Centre for Writing, Productivity East on the UEA campus and the Forum.

Participants learnt about the preservation of merchants' marks, their role in identity construction and had the opportunity to create their own marks using risograph digital printing, collage and 3D printing.