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Assembly House
- Contact Name:
- Sharron Manley
- Venue:
- The Assembly House
- Address:
-
Theatre Street
Norwich
Norwich - County:
- Norfolk
- Postcode:
- NR2 1RQ
- Daytime Phone:
- 07540383918
- Event Start Date:
- 02-11-2025
- Event End Date:
- 02-11-2025
- Email:
- [email protected]
Description:
Norfolk Craft Fairs holds prestigious events at lovely locations so visitors have an experience to remember so they will return time and time again. We're into our 17th year organising events and supporting small business trade in this climate. Showcasing Artisan Crafts and quality gifts at the The Assembly House, Norwich which is a stone's throw from the ancient market place, next to the glass curve of the most popular public library in Britain and down a sweeping driveway, stands The Assembly House. Designed by architect Thomas Ivory in 1754 on the site of a medieval chapel, no expense was spared in the construction of the House, which historians view as one of the most important buildings in Norwich. This distinguished red-brick Georgian building has been a place for concerts, dances and exhibitions in its ballroom and grand hall among many notable events over the years has been a piano concert by Franz Liszt in 1840 and a display of Madame Tussaud’s waxworks in 1825. In 1995, a fire destroyed much of the building. Restoration was overseen by charity The Assembly House Trust, which has worked in partnership with local hoteliers Richard Hughes and Iain Wilson to add 15 stylish rooms in former staff quarters.
THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE TRUST. The Assembly House Trust is a registered charity, which continues to support and develop creative arts in the local community. The Trust owns The Assembly House. Its commercial functions are operated by The House (Norwich) Ltd through its directors, Richard Hughes and Iain Wilson. The Trust is a registered charity which has as one of its principal objects developing the creative arts and supporting the local community. The Trust’s role is to preserve, renovate and keep in good order The Assembly House in Norwich and provide and promote the use of the building for the benefit of the public, particularly those living in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Assembly House Trust has always been a proud supporter of the Arts. The Assembly House has a permanent collection of works on display throughout the building including paintings and prints by Arthur E Davies, John Crome, Oliver Messel and Wilfred S Pettitt.
THE GRAND HALL. The Assembly House has always been the place to be in Norwich since the 19th century when it was the favoured watering hole of the local gentry who would come to drink and dance beneath its magnificent crystal chandelier. In 1805, a Grand Ball was held to celebrate Nelsons glorious victory at the Cape of Trafalgar and the hall has welcomed countless dignitaries over the centuries. The impressive Georgian features still remain and today the hall is the perfect place to meet for drinks and in winter, when a welcoming fire is lit in the grate, is a wonderful place to recharge after Christmas shopping.
THE NOVERRE BALLROOM. This beautiful ballroom makes a stunning backdrop for larger occasions thanks to its high ceilings, crystal chandeliers and polished wooden floor. This impressive space is decorated with paintings of the Noverre family, from whom the room takes its name, and is where the people of Norwich first learned classical dance. One of the largest function rooms in the city, today The Noverre Ballroom is used for dinner dances, balls, weddings and parties in addition to product launches, meetings, conferences and live performances. It benefits from its own entrance, staging and a licensed bar and also has a pretty, enclosed garden which can be reached through French doors and offers the perfect place for al fresco drinks.
THE MUSIC ROOM. With its stunning chandeliers, minstrels gallery and resident Steinway grand piano, The Music Room is the most regal room in the House. Benefiting from an abundance of natural light, this majestic suite provides a wonderful space for all sorts of events ranging from weddings, events to conferences, thanks to its licensed bar, balconies, stage and dance floor.
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