Tim Pestell
Archaeologist and curator specializing in medieval sites and material culture, serving as the expert guide for the Norwich Castle tour and explaining excavation finds, construction phases, and artefacts.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 48min
Norwich Castle
Join Dr. Tim Pestell, an archaeologist and curator with deep expertise in medieval sites, as he unravels the secrets of Norwich Castle. Discover the fire-scarred vaults from past sieges and the opulent walrus-ivory bobbin linked to royal needlework. Tim also shares fascinating finds like arrowheads and skeletons from the castle's prison days. Delve into the history of Henry I's feasting hall and the castle's transformation from royal palace to jail, revealing its compelling 900-year story.
