St Julian is a medieval feminist in my opinion. A 14th century Norwich woman, she experienced a series of extraordinary visions. She then became an Anchoress, locking herself away in a small cell attached to a church in Norwich. In this cell, she became the first woman to write a book in English
You can visit the church and her cell for free, or the visitor information centre to find out more her history and context, and read books in the library - They may make you a cup of tea and give you a little hazelnut if you stay long enough! The shrine also has a secret churchyard garden, a green oasis in the city
The Church is open every day: 9am - 6pm
The Visitor Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10am - 3:30pm
