12 facts you didn’t know about Earlham Hall
By: Communications
Earlham Hall – the one-time family home isn’t just an architectural gem, but a building steeped in nearly four centuries of history, mystery, and remarkable stories.
From its beginnings in the Elizabethan era to its modern role as home to UEA’s Law School, Earlham Hall has witnessed everything from pop stars to prison reformers.
Did you know?
- It was the childhood home of Elizabeth Fry, the ‘Angel of Prisons,’ who appeared on the £5 note?
- Taylor Swift left her fridge behind in the building after Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2015?
- A mysterious ‘witch brick’ scratched with a pentacle and “666” was discovered during renovations?
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Hauntings, history, and high society: 12 facts you didn’t know about Earlham Hall
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