Cromer
crabs - known as a great North Norfolk delicacy |
Crabs, the
lifeboat, the end-of-the-pier summer show ... just some of
the highlights of the delightful seaside town that is Cromer.
Formerly known as Shipden, the old village was washed away
in medieval times and now lies about 400 metres offshore under the
North Sea.
Church
of St Peter and St Paul |
The church
of St Peter and St Paul was built in the 14th and 15th centuries
and the tower, which stands some 160 feet high is the tallest in
Norfolk.
It offers the
physically fit one of the most spectacular views of the North Norfolk
coastline.
Cromer's sea front is lined with unusual buildings and exotic turrets,
all courtesy of the famous Dereham architect George Skipper.
Cromer
Pier |
In 1900 the
pier and long promenade that stretches the length of Cromer
were built, together with many of the towns hotels and guesthouses.
Cromer Pier which first opened in the summer of 1901 has a wonderful
theatre, home to the country's only surviving end-of-the-pier show.
Also at the end of the 500 foot long pier is the lifeboat station,
housing one of the latest and most modern self-righting boats.
Cromer lifeboat
is probably best known for its brave and much-decorated coxswain
Henry Blogg (1876 -1954). There is a stained glass window
in the church to commemorate one of his most heroic rescues in 1933.
Cromer began life as a fishing town and it was the steam train and
the Victorians' love of sea air which made Cromer a popular
holiday destination.
Today Cromer still retains much of it's original charm. Its long
sandy beaches make it perfect to while away hot summer days and
although fewer, Cromer's fishermen are still putting out for the
famous crabs which are enjoyed both locally and around the country.
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