Cromer. A Lovely, English, seaside Town.
This is a short video shot in Cromer on a sunny, Autumn day. Cromer was a Victorian, British, seaside town in North Norfolk in the UK. Its pier extends out into the North Sea. Filmed using a Canon 700D DSLR.
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Places to see in ( Cromer - UK )
Places to see in ( Cromer - UK )
Cromer is a coastal town and civil parish on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk. Cromer is approximately 23 miles north of the county town of Norwich and 4 miles east of Sheringham on the North Sea coastline. The local government authority is North Norfolk District Council, whose headquarters is in Holt Road in the town of Cromer .
The town of Cromer is notable as a traditional tourist resort and for the Cromer crab, which forms the major source of income for local fishermen. The motto Gem of the Norfolk Coast is highlighted on the town's road signs.
Traditionally Cromer was a fishing town. The town is famous for the Cromer crab, which forms the major source of income for the local fishermen. The town had grown up as a fishing station over the centuries and became a year-round fishery.
Cromer is a popular resort and acts as a touring base for the surrounding area. The coastal location means that beach holidays and fishing are important, with the beach and pier being major draws. Visitor attractions within the town include Cromer Pier and the Pavilion Theatre on the pier. Cromer Museum opened in 1978 and includes a geology gallery which includes the bones from the West Runton elephant. There are also modern displays featuring the work of pioneering Victorian photographer, Olive Edis - Britain's first official female war photographer. Close to the town's pier the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum is housed inside the early 21st century Rocket House. The museum has the Cromer Lifeboat H F Bailey III ON 777 as its centrepiece and illustrates the history of the town's lifeboats and lifeboatman Henry Blogg's most famous rescues.
Cromer Pier dominates the sea front and is 151 metres (495 ft) long. It features the Pavilion Theatre and dates from 1901. Cromer Lighthouse stands on the cliffs to the east of the town. The tower is 18 metres (59 ft) tall. and stands 81 metres (266 ft) above sea level. The light has a range of 21 nautical miles (24 mi). The Church of St Peter and St Paul dates from the 14th century and is in the centre of the town.
Cromer stands between stretches of coastal cliffs which, to the east, are up to 70 metres (230 ft) high. The Hotel de Paris was originally built in 1820 as a coastal residence for Lord Suffield. Cromer Hall is located to the south of the town in Hall Road. The original hall was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in 1829 in a Gothic Revival style.
The railway came to Cromer in 1877 with the opening of Cromer High railway station by the Great Eastern Railway. Ten years later a second station, Cromer Beach, was opened by the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway bringing visitors from the East Midlands. The second station, now known simply as Cromer, remains. Direct services were operated from London, Manchester, Leicester, Birmingham, Leeds, Peterborough and Sheffield, but today a service between Norwich and Sheringham on the Bittern Line is all that remains. The closed Cromer tunnel linked the Beach station with the Mundesley line to the east. It was the only railway tunnel to be built in Norfolk.
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Cromer Lighthouse, Cromer, Norfolk
With its spectacular sea views, Cromer Lighthouse holiday cottage is a mile from the traditional North Norfolk town of Cromer. A 10 minute stroll along the coastal path or along the beach will take you into Cromer, where you can explore shops, pubs and sample local seafood - notably, the excellent Cromer crab sandwiches. Cromer is a popular holiday destination for families and has a long sandy beach with colourful beach huts. The pier has a theatre and cafe, and is the location of the RNLI life boat station which is open to the public. You can hire dipping nets and buckets there - try to catch your own Cromer crab from the pier! There is an excellent sea-front cafe/restaurant at the lifeboat museum. Cromer Lighthouse is one of several Norfolk holiday homes available to book all year round.
Stay here yourself! Book online at:
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Open Spaces
Ride out along the A149 Norfolk Coastline to Cromer
Cromer | Norfolk | Documentary (2018)
- A short 2018 documentary on Cromer (Norfolk) by Leosaysays. Looking at notable people in the town (Henry Blogg, Edward Bach, Emily Wilding Davidson and more), landmarks, history (Shipden) and folklore (Black Shuck).
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The Pyrin and Fernebo Rescues at Cromer
Former Cromer lifeboat coxswain Henry 'Shrimp' Davies recalls the epic rescue on Janaury 9th/10th January 1917 of the crews of the Greek vessel Pyrin and the Swedish vessel Fernebo. The clip is an extract from the DVD 'The Cromer Lifeboats', available from the lifeboat shops at Cromer or direct from poppyland.co.uk.
Cromer Museum Open Day (2009)
Cromer Museum held an open day about flint in 2009, and these are just a few of the moments from that day. John Lord, noted local flint knapper, shows members of the public how to shape flint. See also
Cromer Tour on the North Norfolk Coast - What to see - Mini-documentary
A day trip to Cromer - the famous Pier, fish and chips, steep cliffs, lots of gulls, a fabulous beach, crashing waves and a tall church on the north Norfolk coast!
Film by Deanna Allison.
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Cromer is a town on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk.
Tourism developed here during Victorian times and is now an important part of the local economy.
Cromer Pier is a well-known landmark here.
For a period of time Cromer was without a pier but in 1901 the new pier was completed and opened to the public.
The new pier was 140 meters long.
Originally the end of the pier was occupied by a bandstand.
The end of the pier now houses the Pavilion Theatre and a Lifeboat Station has been added.
Cromer pier is home to the last end-of-pier show in Europe.
The pier and the town were used as a location for the 2013 film Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.
Traditionally Cromer was a fishing town and about ten boats ply their trade from the foot of the gangway on the east beach.
Cromer crabs are famous and each May the Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival promotes the local fishing community.
If you fancy a tasty seaside treat, Cromer has some excellent fish and chips restaurants that are well worth visiting.
If the sea air has given you an appetite, you could also head for one
of the pubs or cafés close to the seafront.
In the 18th century, Cromer was little more than a small village gathered around a large, poorly maintained church.
Today, most of the older buildings in Cromer date from the late 18th century up to the early 20th century, a period of significant growth for the town.
This growth was stimulated by the late Georgian belief in the medicinal benefits of sea-bathing and later by the arrival of the railway in 1877.
The Church of St Peter and St Paul dates from the 14th century and dominates the town.
The Bell tower is the highest in the county.
It is constructed mainly of knapped flint and the top of its pinnacles are almost 49 meters above the ground.
The grounds of the church also contain Cromer’s war memorial.
Since the church was restored in the Victorian era, much of what you can see in the building is 19th century.
There is a great, lofty nave which is filled with light from vast windows.
The shortened chancel makes the stained glass of the east window rather imposing.
There used to be another church in Shipden, north of Cromer.
It was lost to the sea by about 1400 and now lies about 500 metres beyond the end of the pier.
The cliffs around Cromer are soft and erode quickly, especially during storms.
Rock falls are common along this coast and make the cliff edge dangerous.
You may also see the remains of buildings in the sand.
This World War 2 defensive ‘pillbox’ was once set on a shelf near the base of the cliffs.
Cromer beach hosts rows of iconic coloured beach huts which are available to rent annually or buy from the local council.
Many of these were damaged or destroyed in the storms of 2013 and 2017.
The pier was also damaged during storm surges in 2013 and 2017 and was successfully repaired.
The storm of December 2013 caused considerable damage, closing the pier and the theatre.
However, the iron structure supporting the pier is strong.
At low tide the gently corroding iron structure reveals itself and it is possible to explore the intricate maze of struts, supports and girders.
In the 1920s a lifeboat station was built at the end of the pier, enabling a motor lifeboat to be launched beyond the breakers.
Today the offshore lifeboat on the pier performs about a dozen rescues a year, with about the same number for the inshore lifeboat stationed on the beach.
Flags of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution fly proudly here.
and The Henry Blogg Museum celebrates the most decorated lifeboatman in RNLI history.
There are a lot of wooden groynes here, sticking into the sea at right angles to the shore.
They form a physical barrier to stop the sand being washed away.
Groynes are generally placed in groups. They are often used in tandem with seawalls.
You can also see wooden revetments along the shore to the west of Cromer.
These reduce erosion by disrupting the force of the waves crashing against the shore.
As the tide recedes, these structures are uncovered along with the marine life that makes its home on them.
In fact, metal rusts more quickly here at the seaside
and this boat-pulling tractor parked on the beach has suffered serious corrosion from the salt water in the air despite its protective paintwork.
You’ll see a lot of birds on a trip to Cromer and the black-headed gull is a common sight.
In fact, for much of the year, including winter, these gulls have a white head with dark markings.
They can be seen year-round and like to eat insects, fish and carrion.
There are over 2 million of these birds in the UK - so even if you visit Cromer in the winter you won’t be on your own!
Cromer Forest Bed Fossil Project
This short video shows some of the survey work being undertaken on the Cromer Forest Bed on the beach near Happisburgh.
The Cromer Forest-bed Fossil Project is a partnership between Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service, British Museum, Natural History Museum and English Heritage.
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Fireworks from Cromer pier on New Years Day 2010
Antiques Roadshow UK 2019 ( October 8 ) Cromer Pier 1
Antiques Roadshow UK 2019 ( October 8 ) Cromer Pier 1
Battle of Britain Parade Cromer 2013
The Battle of Britain parade for the county of Norfolk was held at Cromer in 2013. The band of the RAF Regiment provided the music and the Honour Guard was made up of service men and women from RAF Marham. With the iconic view of Cromer pier in the background, a flypast from a Spitfire completed the occasion on the promenade. Afterwards a service at the parish church heard something of the story of Cromer Battle of Britain pilot George Barclay, whose day by day account of the battle had recently been republished. Visitors to Cromer church can see his memorial plaque by the communion rails; the wooden cross which first marked his burial place when he was shot down in 1942 is under the tower. Cromer itself was subjected to heavy bombing raids during the Second World War and was often the scene of aerial activity, the parish church being such a significant navigation point. For the full story, see our DVD 'Cromer in the Second World War', available from poppyland.co.uk. A trailer can be seen on the Youtube Poppyland Publishing channel.
Cromer Carnival Custom and American Car Show 2018 Part 1
Hundreds of Classic cars descend on the seaside town of Cromer for the annual Custom and American Car Show.
Cromer Street Mural by Mohammed Ali
This wall art explores stories of journey, arrival and hope by people making Cromer Street their home. It was made by aerosol artist Mohammed Ali who worked with residents to reveal stories from the neighbourhood.
You will be able to experience this artwork in augmented reality by downloading the Camden People’s Museum app and moving around the artwork. You will hear the voices of Cromer Street residents, sharing their experiences of living in Camden.
Mohammed Ali is a British-born internationally acclaimed aerosol artist working across the world. His work attempts to build bridges between different communities.
This artwork was commissioned by The Bloomsbury Festival 2019 One Square Mile Project, funded by Arts Council England.
The augmented reality was commissioned by Camden Alive and forms part of the Camden People’s Museum.
Camden Alive is a programme of arts and cultural events that celebrates the people of Camden. Camden Alive is part of the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture and is a Mayor’s Cultural Impact Award winner.
Cromer By The Sea
Cromer, in Norfolk, is the sunniest sea side town in the UK. It is known as the gem of the Norfolk coast. It is the home the famous record company, The Song Factory.
Cromer father and son lifeboat team on working together to save lives
Father and son John and Wes Stokes serve with RNLI Lifeboat Cromer.
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Clues to Britain’s own ancient Atlantis | Natural History Museum
A treasure trove of animal fossils found on a Norfolk beach by an amateur fossil collector could point scientists to the oldest undersea archaeological site in the world. Museum archaeologist Simon Parfitt discusses the finds with their discoverer Neil Bowman and explains how they reveal the presence of early humans around half a million years ago. A team of Museum experts are planning an underwater expedition to explore the submerged landscape and find the source of the fossils.
The Olympic Flame. Torch Arrives in Cromer Norfolk UK. Video archive 2012
Video footage and photographic highlights from the Olympic flame / torch ceremony in Cromer on the North Norfolk coast of the UK. Emotional once in a lifetime scenes featuring local torch bearers and a spectacular display of community spirit. Video archive 2012.
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Cromer Pier Hosts BBC Antiques Roadshow
The BBC Antiques Roadshow team visit Cromer Pier (North Norfolk, England) to film a couple of episodes.