New listings include conservatory at home owned by Colman’s mustard dynasty and former railway station

Buildings that showcase Norwich’s Victorian industrial heritage, including a magnificent conservatory at the home of the family behind the Colman’s mustard brand, have been given special protection by the government.

Among new listings, which were announced on Thursday, is the ornate conservatory at Carrow House. Built in 1895 by iron founders Boulton and Paul Ltd, the structure features rich patterns of ironwork, stained glass and mosaic, which have been remarkably well preserved, said Historic England, the body that manages the national heritage list for England.

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