Norwich

[andrew george 0]

Latest update after 3 years, as you can see, the businesses have been arriving thick and fast and have caused the Borough's population to spiral to 80,000. Visible here are the massive Djoella Insdustries buildings, 2 standing side-by-side and another under construction......

 

 

Djoella Industries up close and personal!

 

 

Latest region view for ya....

 

 

Yes, the roads to nowhere.........

[Clox552003 1]

Just to say this journal is coming along, well done.

[andrew george 0]

I got bunnies! I got bunnies! Yay! Thanks very much Clox!

[andrew george 0]

KELSEYHEATH GROWS!!

 

Hello again Simtropolians welcome to the latest addition to the story of Norwich's growth. Since Kelseyheath's emergence as an annexe to Norwich, Mayor George has carefully considered his plans on what this part of Norwich will symbolise, and has decided it should become a centre of academics and sports. The first picture here is an expansion to the A30 corridor, the arrival of Salham Football Club. It was also decided that the region required a symbol of the great unity between it's own nation and the USA, hence the National Baseball Stadium......

 

 

Also visible in the previous shot is Kingsway Station. In more detail.....

 

 

I am trying to upload a screenshot covering the CBD area but Simtropolis would not allow it) A puzzler.....

 

Here is a shot of new development to the east of Kelsey Heath. In view are St. George's Church and memorial cemetery and Kelsey Cathedral....

 

 

 

Kelsey Cathedral in the shadow of the Trakkar Tower of Trade.....

 

 

 

And here is a brand new museum, the Constable Gallery, it's purpose primarily to showcase the work of John Constable (1776-1837) and other landscape artists. Also here is the College of Arts and Crafts....

 

 

 

Latest regional view....

 

 

 

All comments welcome, thanks for your attention.

 

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[andrew george 0]

Oakhill - Mayor George Goes West

 

With the population and strength of Norwich growing and growing, Mayor George decided he needed a place to set up parliament for his independent city. He decided that an area west of Central Norwich, along River Hex and the A4 would be ideal, and he named it Oakhill, due to a prominent hill by the river covered in oak trees (the imagination of the man...). This is an aerial view of the new borough after 2 and a half years, and already some 50,000 eager beavers have arrived to call Oakhill home....

 

 

The House of Parliament, infront of Parliament Square at the foot of Parliament Hill....... The Parliament building itself is based on the Schloss Schoenbrun in Vienna, Austria. Parliament Square Station also visible, with it lines tunneled beneath buildings.

 

 

That's it for the mo....

[andrew george 0]

Central Norwich Grows.....

 

Hi guys a new update for you, Central Norwich has expanded more in tune with the three annexes of Maidenwell, Kelseyheath and Oakhill... some aerial screenshots.......

 

The Central Business District has almost fully developed to become possibly the country's most important and vibrant hub of business. It's expansion has been aided since the building of City Of Norwich Airport a few years ago. 

 

 

Just to the north-east of the CBD is another strong area of businesses, the most prominent being the Swiss Re Headquarters on the bank of the River Hex. The oddly (almost rocket) shaped building is certainly one of the world's most instantly-recognisable buildings....

 

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Next is Broadwater Island, along with the arrival of Norwich United Football Club at the very top of the screen.One of Norwich City's fiercest rivals, the two clubs have had a number of dogged battles in the past few seasons......

 

 

Finally, the Olympic Stadium area with the beautiful Olympian Park and more businesses close to Green Park and Norwich Station...

 

 

Some close-ups of buildings coming soon.....

 

Pls leave comments as you see fit.

 

Thanks

 

A

[andrew george 0]

Central Norwich - up close and personal....

 

The School of Egyptology, one of Mayor George's favourite subjects, built to encourage foreign students to the city. Mid-protest, Mayor George actively encourages freedom of speech!....

 

 

Norwich United Football Club and Norwich Arena, built to stage huge music concerts. Now on stage, Metallica. Latest score, Norwich United 1 Ipswich Town 0.....

 

 

St. Saviour's Church and Norwich Zoo...

 

 

Norwich Bowl and the rooftops of the Norwich Hilton Hotel...

 

 

The Norwich Advanced Research Centre, where scientists strive to make new discoveries in the world of science...

 

 

Norwich Central Library and a branch of Toys 'R Us with a rare visit from Geoffrey the Giraffe...

 

 

The famous Swiss Re Headquarters and The Cobb Regency Apartment building...

 

 

 

The beautiful Norwich Cathedral.....

 

 

The beauty of modern offices......

 

[andrew george 0]

Latest regional views....

 

 

 

Don't be shy to click the reply button......

[andrew george 0]

Central Norwich fills out....

 

Hi everyone welcome to the latest instalment. I have achieved a spurt of growth in Central Norwich which has pushed the regional population to over                1 million!!!!  Now for some pics, the date is August year 50 has the city has celebrated it's half-century by founding a number of impressive buildings. First of all, accountants, banking and insurance moguls alike are thrilled to see the overnight arrival of World Trade Center Towers 1 & 2 on Broadwater Island. At a cost of just over

[+Guest]

For some large cities like Norwich, it turns out good.

[andrew george 0]

Some latest regional pictures.......

 

 

 

 

 

236   T'aichung (Taiwan)               1,069,900

237   Leon (Mexico)                     1,068,300

238   Freetown (Sierra Leone)      1,051,000

239   Alma-Ata (Kazakhstan)        1,045,900

         Norwich                              1,032,727

240   Sendai (Japan)                      1,026,100

241   Dnipropetrovs'k (Ukraine)    1,025,700

242   Odesa (Ukraine)                   1,022,300

243   Dublin (Republic Of Ireland) 1,018,500

[andrew george 0]

Date: 6/22/2004 8:05:52 PM
Author: tHe Dark_Child
For some large cities like Norwich, it turns out good.

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Thanx, tHe Dark_Child

[andrew george 0]

Norwich edges northwards - Clarendon founded

 

Hello everyone and welcome to the latest update on the growth of Norwich. After smashing the 1,000,000 population barrier Mayor George immediately sanctioned the plans for the Borough of Clarendon. Lying directly north of Central Norwich, it ensured that the city's hub was surrounded on all four adjacent sides by supplementary boroughs. The speedy growth was facilitated by the A1 and A10. First picture here is of new condominiums by the A1, ideal for convenient commuting to Central Norwich.....

 

 

This picture is of businesses that have sprung to add to the regions financial punch. Also in shot are Clarendon Station, and Clarendon Station Hotel....

 

 

Clarendon City Hall and clock, beside Chapel Green Square. The Chapel Green area is a community of small businesses and a housing estate that are divided by the A10....

 

 

Just along the High Street is a Tesco Superstore, Blockbuster Video store and (on the A10 dual carriageway) Clarendon High Court.....

 

 

Chapel Green Estate....suburbia (compared to the rest of Norwich thus far).....

 

 

This is a picture further into the estate. The stadium belongs to Clarendon Athletic Football Club. Built in the heart of the local community, it has become synonomous with the working classes and has a die-hard fan base. Also here is All Saints' Cathedral and Chapel Green Golf Couse....

 

 

Clarendon's current economic statistics are as follows:

 

Population:         149,458

Funds:               

[andrew george 0]

Regional pictures:

 

 

 

 

Please ignore the alarming green blobs in Maidenwell. I think those are educational buildings that have for some reason stayed highlighted....

 

204  Tabriz (Iran)                 1,213,400

205  Khulna (Bangladesh)     1,211,500

206  Mogadishu (Somalia)    1,208,800

207  Munich (Germany)        1,185,400

        Norwich                       1,182,185

208  Milan (Italy)                  1,180,700

209  Shiraz (Iran)                  1,176,400

210  Beirut (Lebanon)           1,171,000

211  Brazzaville (Congo)       1,169,900

 

Source: www.world-gazetteer.com/home.htm

 

[Dark Avatar 8]

Wow,this is a well done journal.Keep it up!

[andrew george 0]

Date:6/26/2004 8:35:45 PM
Author:Dark Avatar

Wow,this is a well done journal.Keep it up!

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Thanx very muchly!

[Pixter 0]

Nice city I really like the way how the river moves through the city.

Anyway, I always build small towns around the big main city, some farm towns, and some small industrial towns. That way the region looks more realistic, at least in the Netherlands, where I live. But you did a great job

[andrew george 0]

Date:6/27/2004 4:00:27 PM
Author:Pixter

Nice city I really like the way how the river moves through the city.

Anyway, I always build small towns around the big main city, some farm towns, and some small industrial towns. That way the region looks more realistic, at least in the Netherlands, where I live. But you did a great job

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Thanks for the kind comments Pixter. I intend to do as you said but on a large scale, I guess I'm looking to recreate a London-type city. The Netherlands is a beautiful place, especially Amsterdam. Like to see the Orange win Euro 2004....

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For a skyline that Norwhich has, it looks impressive.

[andrew george 0]

Date:6/27/2004 7:58:58 PM
Author:tHe Dark_Child

For a skyline that Norwhich has, it looks impressive.

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100th post!!!! Yay!

Thanks for the positive comments, means a lot from an established Simtropolian such as yourself. I'm getting there with it.....

[edd_erickson 0]

One of the best journals!

[andrew george 0]

Thank you very much, edd_erickson, I'm flattered! You'll go far!

[andrew george 0]

Donald Sees A Shining Light - Trumps All The Way To Norwich!

 

Hello everyone and a warm welcome to the latest update in the story of Norwich's growth. Tonight we return to Maidenwell, the second borough to be established after Central Norwich. The habitation of the land is creeping around the region in a clockwise direction - spreading south from the A13.

        In our first picture, it has become evident that major business people from all over the world are keen to set roots in the thriving city. One of whom is Donald Trump, who has recreated his magnificent building in Chicago, Illinois to help open new business opportunities and partnerships in Norwich. Also in this picture are the new studios of Momentum Pictures and Anglia Television.....

 

 

Residential developments the opposite side of the Great Eastern Dock...

 

 

More upmarket residences on the thin strip of land between River Hex (left) and Prince William Dock (right).....

 

 

Powerful businesses are settling in the astronomically-highly land valued Prince William Dock. Based here are Bradwell Football Club, Docklands Arena and Maidenwell Stock Exchange.....

 

 

In order to facilitate full development of the Prince William Dock area and to spread settlement further south, Mayor George, together with his Department for Planning and Transportation, decided that a new road was needed, the A102. Due to the forseen problems of congestion, this was immediately upgraded to Motorway regulations, thus A102(M). Junction 1 here is with Prince William Dock Approach. Small businesses and apartments have developed alongside, what is essentially, the only major route to Prince William Docks. It is the busiest junction in Norwich......

 

 

The Fleming Suspension Bridge. Named after Craig Fleming, Norwich City's battle-hardy defender,  the magnificent structure carries the A102(M) across to the south bank of the River Hex at a mere cost of (approx.)

[+Guest]

Norwhich is looking better. That park looks nice but it needs some lakes but hey, it does look perfect for a summer concert.

[andrew george 0]

Needless to say by now, regional views for you.....

 

 

 

 

163  Hanoi (Vietnam)               1,396,500

164  Novosibirsk (Russia)        1,395,500

165  Yaounde (Cameroon)       1,395,200

166  Belem (Brazil)                   1,383,000

        Norwich                           1,379,775

167  Esfahan (Iran)                   1,378,600

168  Basra (Iraq)                      1,377,000

169  Perth (Australia)                1,375,200

170  Porto Alegre (Brazil)         1,372,700

 

 Source: www.world-gazetteer.com

 

Please let me know what you think guys. Many thanks.

[andrew george 0]

Date:6/28/2004 7:44:10 PM
Author:tHe Dark_Child

Norwhich is looking better. That park looks nice but it needs some lakes but hey, it does look perfect for a summer concert.

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Damn! I meant to put one in but got sidetracked before doing it. Thanks for the comments again.

[andrew george 0]

Coming soon.......

 

....to a screen near you (ie. the one you're looking at);

 

The Simtropolis Football League Norwich District.

 

What's the use in those beautiful football stadiums if there's no matches to enjoy?

 

The founder members of the district league, namely Bradwell, Clarendon Athletic, Norwich City, Norwich United and Salham will soon battle-it-out for glory......

[andrew george 0]

Norwich Grows Powerful - Deptwich Adds It's Weight

 

Hello my friends and welcome to the latest update to my first City Journal - Norwich. Mayor George is watching in delight as his brainchild eats up more open, barren land to create a bustling metropolis. This is the story of Deptwich's rise.

 

Our first picture here is the A102(M) coming in from Maidenwell in the north. Also in view here are H.M. Prison Deptwich (on the northern edge, next to the electric power station), and the South Hackton roundabout (or squareabout), where the A102(M)'s traffic is diverted east and west along the A2.

 

 

Mayor George has decided that as the education level in Norwich is of such a high standard, he wants to attract top scientists in a variety of different fields. Therefore, he decided to build the Museum of Space Exploration......

 

 

......and the Deptwich Observatory. Raised on an artificial hill the observatory holds the world's most powerful telescope, attract a large number of tourists as well as the world's top stargazers.....

 

 

The nearby South Hackton residential area (under development)....

 

 

Due to Mayor George's business-friendly taxation policies, everywhere in Norwich is home for big business....

 

 

The Lawrence Library. Named after author, poet and playwright D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930), it is unique in holding original versions of such classics as Lady Chatterley's Lover and Sons and Lovers. The choice of architecture has been criticised, but Mayor George is adamant that history and the present should go hand-in-hand. A must-see attraction for tourists and residents alike....

 

 

The Royal College Of Music set in suburban apartment buildings....

 

 

Deptwich University and Sportspark. The various attractions have pleased folks of all ages. Also in view is Koblenz Station, named after Koblenz, Germany, one of Norwich's twin cities. The others, which also have railway station named after them, are Rouen (France) and Novi Sad (Voydovina, Yugoslavia).........

 

A birds-eye view of Deptwich. Just in shot are Queen Victoria Reservoir and Prince Albert Reservoir, side-by-side, as Britain's greatest royal couple were in life......

 

 

 

Latest economic data (after 10 years)....

 

Population:                237,233

Funds:                      

[andrew george 0]

The as-standard regional views.....

 

 

 

 

131  Guadalajara (Mexico)           1,665,800

132  Accra (Ghana)                     1,661,400

133  Indore (India)                       1,660,300

134  Rabat (Morocco)                 1,636,300

        Norwich                              1,617,008

135  Mecca (Saudi Arabia)          1,614,800

136  Warsaw (Poland)                 1,607,600

137  Manaus (Brazil)                    1,593,800

138  Vienna (Austria)                   1,562,700

 

Source: www.world-gazetteer.com

 

[andrew george 0]

Tonight's Football

 

Yes, it's the opening round of matches in the Simtropolis Football League Norwich District. At the Olympic Stadium, giants Norwich City were up against one of the lesser teams in the competition, Bradwell. In a surprisingly closely-fought encounter, the Canaries ran out 1-0 winners thanks to Darren Huckerby's second-half winner......

 

 

Meanwhile, in Clarendon, Salham from Kelseyheath were thumped convincingly 4-1 by a strong Clarendon Athletic.....

 

 

The league table tonight.....

 

                                Pld Won Drn Lost  Gls For  Gls Agnst  Diff  Points

1 Clarendon               1      1      0     0         4            1          +3      3

2 Norwich City           1      1      0     0        1            0           +1      3

3 Norwich Utd           0       0     0     0         0            0            0       0

4 Bradwell                  1       0      0     1        0            1           -1       0

5 Salham                     1      0      0      1       1            4           -3       0

 

Next fixtures:

 

Bradwell v Clarendon Athletic

Norwich United v Norwich City