This M&S sits on a spot that was once a medieval market. People sold sheep here. Now they sell cashmere cardigans. Progress, I guess.
In the 1800s, a pub called “The Rampant Horse” served ale right where you now buy underpants. Imagine sipping a pint while you pick out socks. Dreamy.
There’s a rumour that a ghost horse haunts the fitting rooms. Staff deny it, but I’ve heard a whinny while trying on trousers.
The Weirdest Customer Moments
I once saw a man argue with a self-checkout machine about the price of a pork pie. The machine won. He walked away defeated.
Norwich Shopping, including Norwich Lanes, Market, Castle Mall and
Another time, a woman tried to return a half-eaten coleslaw. The cashier accepted it. Norwich is a forgiving place.
And the Christmas season? Forget it. It’s like glitter warfare. Shelves become forts. The mince pie aisle is a no-man’s-land.
