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The miners in Norwich used to bring caneries down the mines** with them. If the canary fainted then theminer knew that he was breathing poisonous gasses. So he quickly blew out his candle and ran for his life.
The also used to breed caneries in Norwich which contribute to the name.
**What mines are there in norwich?
Because they play in yellow and are not called the bananas or lemons
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Who are the Canaries?
Canaries is the nickname for Norwich City football club.
What are the people of Norwich called?
the canaries
What is the nickname of norwich football club?
The Canaries, I do believe.
Which football team are called the canaries?
The reason Norwich F.C. are nicknamed the Canaries is because in 1902 when the club was started they were known as the Citizens and played in blue and white. By April 1905 the pastime of canary rearing had become very popular and it was this that led to the change of name to the Canaries. It took until the 1907/8 season to see the team run out in their now famous canary yellow and green kits.
Is Norwich a capital city?
Norwich is the County City of Norfolk, England.
When was City of Norwich School created?
City of Norwich School was created in 1910.
When was Norwich City Saxons created?
Norwich City Saxons was created in 2008.
When was City Academy Norwich created?
City Academy Norwich was created in 2009.
When was City College Norwich created?
City College Norwich was created in 1891.
What county is the city of norwich in?
The city of Norwich is located in Norfolk County in England.
Who is the owner of Norwich City?
The owner of Norwich City in England is Norwich City Football Club plc (Delia Smith & Michael Wynn-Jones).
What country is norwich in?
Norwich is a city in Norfolk, England.
