River Wensum River Wensum The River Wensum is a chalk river in Norfolk, England and a tributary of the River Yare, despite being the larger of the two rivers. The river is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. The Wensum is the principal river on which the city of Norwich was founded. The river passes Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City F.C.; one end of the ground was originally named "The River End" in its honour, a name that still persists among fans. The river receives its name from the Old English adjective "wandsum" or
Norwich School art movement, it was established to provide designers for local industries. Previously a specialist arts college (as the Norwich School of Art and Design), it achieved university status in 2013. Norwich has three further education colleges: Access to Music, is located on Magdalen Street at Epic Studios. Easton & Otley College, located 11 km (7 miles) west of the city, and City College Norwich, situated on Ipswich Road. The latter was founded in 1891 and is one of the largest colleges in the country. Historically Norwich has been associated with art, literature and publishing, which continues to the present