To celebrate, here is a round-up of seven of the oldest businesses that are still running across the county.

1. Jarrolds

People celebrating the 1995 Norwich Christmas lights switch-on outside Jarrolds in 1995 (Image: Newsquest Library)

Jarrolds first launched in 1770 and was initially focused on shopkeeping.

Over the 19th and 20th centuries, it evolved to become a leading printer and publisher.

Today, it is best known as a retailer and its main department store is one of the city's best-loved shops.

'Roys of Wroxham' in Hoveton, 1981 (Image: Newsquest Library)

Roys was founded by brothers Alfred and Arnold Roy in 1895.

It began its life as a general store based in Coltishall which proved so successful that the family broadened their horizons.

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