Cromer, Coastal resort town in North Norfolk, England
Cromer sits in North Norfolk and stretches along the North Sea, roughly 23 miles north of Norwich. The pier from 1901 extends 151 meters into the water and forms the center of the seafront with sandy beach and sandstone cliffs.
The settlement grew from the ancient parish of Shipden, which disappeared into the sea during severe storms in the reign of Henry IV. In the 19th century, the town developed into a popular seaside resort after the railway arrived in 1877.
The town museum occupies former fishermen's cottages and displays photographs by Olive Edis alongside exhibits about geological discoveries from the area. This collection offers insight into the life of coastal dwellers and the landscape shaped by erosion over thousands of years.
The railway station offers regular connections to Norwich and Sheringham via the Bittern Line, while several bus routes serve surrounding towns. Beaches narrow at high tide, so checking tide tables before visiting is helpful.
Fishermen use tractors to haul their boats across the beach because there is no harbor. This method maintains a centuries-old crab fishing tradition that continues today.
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