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List of people from Norwich

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This is a list of non-fictional people from Norwich, past and present, who are identified with the UK city of Norwich through residential, historical, or cultural means, grouped by their area of notability, and in alphabetical order by surname.

Past

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Norwich has long been associated with radical politics, political dissent, liberalism, nonconformism and the arts. Past names associated with the city include:

Actors and musicians

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Artists and sculptors

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Church people

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Industrialists and merchants

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Science & Medicine

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Sports people

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Writers, poets and broadcasters

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Other notable people

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Present

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Actors and media personalities

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Artists

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  • Tanya Burr (born 1989), make-up artist on YouTube
  • Samantha Chapman (born 1977), a make-up artist who has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney
  • Colin Self (born 1941), contemporary artist, was brought up in Sprowston and attended Norwich School of Art.
  • Stella Vine (born 1969), painter, lived in Norwich from aged seven, and played at Norwich Theatre Royal. Later she moved back to Norwich and in 2006 painted the large sign Welcome to Norwich a fine city.[39]

Musicians

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Politicians

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Scientists, medical professionals and engineers

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Sports personalities

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Writers

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Other famous people

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References

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