John Asger blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Asger A former house on this site was occupied by a merchant of Bruges, John Asger. He was elected Mayor of Norwich in 1426. Another of his properties, next to St Lawrence's church, was gifted to a group of poor, religious women or beguines. This was one of 3 beguinages in Norwich, not found anywhere else in England. There is a memorial to Asger in St Lawrence's church. Recorded plaque organisation: Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust.

John Asger was a prominent merchant from Bruges who served as the Mayor of Norwich in 1426 and contributed significantly to the city by establishing one of only three beguinages in Norwich, supporting religious women.