Golden Triangle (Norwich)
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The Golden Triangle is an area covering several parishes in the city of Norwich
, United Kingdom
. It is roughly wedge-shaped, with the thin end at the city centre, spreading outwards between Newmarket Road and Earlham Road
to the University of East Anglia
, on the outskirts of the city.
The Golden Triangle has a cosmopolitan mix of students, professionals, and families. The area is characterised by its terrace housing, pubs and parks which offer small festivals during the summer months such as the GreenStock Festival in Heigham Parkhttp://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=enonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED27%20Aug%202007%2007%3A53%3A30%3A390http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/Video/07/08/Greenstock.aspx. The friendly atmosphere has resulted in the Golden Triangle being dubbed by one estate agent as the Notting Hill
of Norwich. Unthank Road is often cited as being the centre of the Golden Triangle.
In May 2008, 66% of residents voted for the Green Party of England and Wales
http://www.norwichgreenparty.org/default.aspx?url=http://www.norwichgreenparty.org/elections/default.html, helping to establish them as the main opposition challengers to the Labour Party
at Norwich City Hall.
, built between the 1870s and early 1900s.
The term Golden Triangle originally referred to the triangular shape made by Newmarket Road, Ipswich Road and Lime Tree Road filled with large, wealthy households. By some definitions the area has in recent years spread as far north as Dereham Road, however it is generally taken to be the area bounded by Earlham Road, Newmarket Road and Colman Road / Mile End Road.
The name really took hold during the 1980s housing boom, when estate agents started using the term when advertising properties in the area.
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It is roughly wedge-shaped, with the thin end at the city centre, spreading outwards between Newmarket Road and Earlham Road
Earlham Road
Earlham Road is a road in Norwich, England linking the city centre to the area of Earlham to the west of the city and the Norwich southern bypass beyond.-Details:...
to the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
, on the outskirts of the city.
The Golden Triangle has a cosmopolitan mix of students, professionals, and families. The area is characterised by its terrace housing, pubs and parks which offer small festivals during the summer months such as the GreenStock Festival in Heigham Parkhttp://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=enonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED27%20Aug%202007%2007%3A53%3A30%3A390http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/Video/07/08/Greenstock.aspx. The friendly atmosphere has resulted in the Golden Triangle being dubbed by one estate agent as the Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is an area in London, England, close to the north-western corner of Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea...
of Norwich. Unthank Road is often cited as being the centre of the Golden Triangle.
In May 2008, 66% of residents voted for the Green Party of England and Wales
Green Party of England and Wales
The Green Party of England and Wales is a political party in England and Wales which follows the traditions of Green politics and maintains a strong commitment to social progressivism. It is the largest Green party in the United Kingdom, containing within it various regional divisions including...
http://www.norwichgreenparty.org/default.aspx?url=http://www.norwichgreenparty.org/elections/default.html, helping to establish them as the main opposition challengers to the Labour Party
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
at Norwich City Hall.
History
The majority of the buildings in the area are from the Victorian eraVictorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
, built between the 1870s and early 1900s.
The term Golden Triangle originally referred to the triangular shape made by Newmarket Road, Ipswich Road and Lime Tree Road filled with large, wealthy households. By some definitions the area has in recent years spread as far north as Dereham Road, however it is generally taken to be the area bounded by Earlham Road, Newmarket Road and Colman Road / Mile End Road.
The name really took hold during the 1980s housing boom, when estate agents started using the term when advertising properties in the area.