The Historic Churches of Norwich

St Helen Bishopgate Today

 

red brick ower of st AugustinesSt Helen Church is part of the The Great Hospital complex founded by Bishop Walter de Suffield in 1249, ‘in remission of my sins,’ to care for ‘decrepit’ priests. With over 750 years of continuous activity, The Great Hospital is now a charity with a remit to provide housing and care for older Norwich residents with limited means.

It provides a wonderful community for some 300 people enjoying a City centre haven of peace and tranquility within a short walk from all the city amenities. Located by the River Wensum it contains not only its own church of St Helens, but full catering facilities as well as the unique Swan Pond that once reared this medieval delicacy for prosperous English citizens.


For further details see : http://www.greathospital.org.uk/

All Saints Westlegate St. George Tombland St. Julian St. Michael at Plea
St. Andrew St. Giles St. Lawrence St. Peter Hungate
St. Augustine St. Gregory St. Margaret St. Peter Mancroft
St. Benedict St. Helen St. Martin at Oak St. Peter Parmentergate
St. Clement St. James Pockthorpe St. Martin at Palace Plain St. Saviour
St. Edmund Fishergate St. John de Sepulchre St. Mary Coslany St. Simon & St. Jude
St. Etheldreda St. John Maddermarket St. Mary the Less St. Stephen
St. George Colegate St. John Timberhill St. Miles Coslany St. Swithin