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Bethel Street drill hall, Norwich

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The Bethel Street drill hall office is a former military installation in Norwich, Norfolk. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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Bethel Street drill hall, Norwich
Bethel Street, Norwich Heigham Grove

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NR2 1NS Norwich, Heigham Grove
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