Two Towns In Norfolk Worth a Visit Cromer, Norfolk
Cromer is one of the many coastal towns that dot the north-eastern side of the United Kingdom. It is believed that the original settlement was actually two smaller villages, one of which is now under the sea close to the end of the Cromer Pier. The population of the civil parish is 7,749 and it lies twenty-three miles north of the county seat of Norwich. It was not mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, but the two settlements of Shipden-juxta-Felbrigg and Shipden-juxta-Mere – which are believed to be Cromer’s ancestors – were mentioned.
The Victorian era saw the surge of affluent individuals into the Norfolk County coastal towns, Cromer included. Many families from Norwich built summer homes in Cromer and King Edward VII played regularly at the Cromer Links golf course. The Pier was built in 1907 and the promenade and Pavilion Theatre were added later. In 1883, the journalist Clement Scott nicknamed the area ‘Poppyland’ because of all of the poppies that grew in the fields and along the country roads. This caught the imagination of his readership and contributed greatly to the popularity of the area.
The local Crab was and is a main income source for Cromer and the town fished all year round for crab, lobster, herring, and cod. The last thirty years has seen a decline in fishing off the coast, and the fishermen that go out now primarily catch lobster and crab. The catches are usually sold to one of the many restaurants and shops in the town and visitors can enjoy a seafood dish at any one of the many eateries and know that it was locally caught and prepared.
Norwich Norfolk
The city of Norwich sits in the centre of the county of Norfolk, England, is the county seat and is a city built in a mixture of styles. It is one of the small number of cities in England whose medieval heritage still shines through so completely. The combination of excellent shops mixed with historic places to visit is what makes it one of the most visited cities in the country. It has over 1,500 historic sites that range from two cathedrals and a castle to timber-framed homes that have stood the test of time. There are also museums, galleries, and other numerous entertainment events going on for visitors to enjoy; Norwich is a city that is constantly buzzing with activity.
On the approach to Norwich from just about any direction visitors will see the spire of its huge cathedral. It is the second tallest tower in the country and it boasts 1,200 stone roof bosses. In addition to its impressive tower, the cloisters at the cathedral are the largest in England. The Norwich School and Pull’s Ferry are not far from the cathedral. The city is the home to a 12th century castle, an example of one of the finest buildings from the Norman age. It is Norfolk’s prime museum and it contains artefacts and collections that are considered of national importance.
The impressive Forum building is the home of the local BBC studio and the main public library and archive for the county. Other historical locations include Bridewell Museum, the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum and Dragon Hall, which has been recently restored. Over thirty medieval churches call Norwich home although many of them have been converted to other uses, such as the Norwich Arts Centre and Norwich Puppet Theatre.
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