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The Octagon (Unitarian) Chapel, St. George’s, is a handsome building, of the shape implied by its name. It is surmounted by a dome, supported by eight Corinthian pillars. It was erected in 1756, on the site of the old Presbyterian Meeting-house. Dr. John Taylor, and Dr. Enfield (compiler of the Speaker) preached in this chapel. Rev. J. H. Hutton, minister.

The Society of Friends have two meeting-houses in Norwich; one of which, in Upper Goat Lane, is a fine white-brick structure, with Doric portico, and lighted by a dome lantern. It was rebuilt in 1826. The other is the Gildencroft Meeting House, St. Augustine’s, erected in 1680. There is a spacious burial-ground attached, in which are deposited the remains of Joseph John Gurney, Mrs. Opie, and other eminent Friends. This building is supported by two lofty oak pillars, cut out of single trees.

The Roman Catholics have also two chapels. That in St. John’s Maddermarket is an ancient but plain structure, rebuilt in 1794; that in Willow Lane, called the Chapel of the Apostles, is a handsome building, erected in 1828. The windows are of stained glass, and the interior decorations are very striking.