Emma Lee

1 week ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Emma Lee

Roys is one of Norfolk's most famous retail names. Synonymous with Wroxham as 'the world's largest village store', its shops have been loved by generations of Norfolk residents - and holidaymakers who have popped in for supplies while enjoying the Broads. Roys was founded in 1895 by brothers Alfred and Arnold Roy, who opened their first general store in Coltishall.

2 weeks ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Emma Lee

Please introduce yourselves and tell us about your background in the pub/hospitality business... We are Izzy and Andrew Robinson. We have both spent all our working lives in hospitality, mainly in the north Norfolk area. Andrew is a trained chef, having attended City College Norwich on an apprenticeship while working at Norwich City Football Club. What was it that brought you to The Carpenters Arms and what did you want to create?

2 weeks ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Emma Lee

We explore the quintessential market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, which is brimming with beautiful architecture and packed with character 1. Diss Mere The name Diss comes from the six-acre body of water known as the Mere at its heart. It is one of the deepest natural inland lakes in the country and Dic or Disce is the Saxon word for ‘ditch of standing water’. There has been much speculation about its origins over the centuries – including that it was a flooded natural volcano crater.

1 month ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Emma Lee

Exploring the fascinating historic town and the surrounding area Historic figures Thetford has been home to influential and inspirational men and women. During the Iron Age, the town was a major centre for the Iceni tribe, led by the iconic queen Boudica, who rebelled against the Roman Empire. Evidence of the Iron Age settlement can be seen at Castle Park and Gallows Hill.

1 month ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Emma Lee

From the Royal Family to world leaders and Hollywood A-listers, private chef and founder of The Hampstead Kitchen Saima Khan has cooked for some of the most famous people on the planet. And this spring she is relocating to Norfolk. She tells us about her move to this part of the world 'If you were throwing a dinner party, and could invite anyone, who would your dream guests be?' I ask private chef Saima Khan.