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Cromer Norfolk: Located on the north coast of Norfolk in East Anglia, the seaside town and civil parish of Cromer has been a popular holiday destination since the 19th century. Also well known as a fishing town, Cromer is famous for its crabs and lobsters which have been a major source of income for its fishermen for many centuries. Cromer today has a population of just under 8,000 and its motto is “Gem of the Norfolk Coast”.
Cromer History: The name Cromer was not listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, though there were certainly Anglo Saxon settlements in the area, it is probable that the village listed as Shipden-Juxta-Felbrigg was what eventually became Cromer, as it stood where the St Peter and St Paul parish church now lies. Another settlement listed in the Domesday Book as Shipden-Juxta-Mere, is now completely covered by the sea, about 400 metres from Cromer Pier.
Cromer has survived over the centuries mostly through the activity of its fishermen, an industry which thrived up until the 1060’s when fish stocks went into decline. Apart from lobster and the famous Cromer Crab, the town’s fishermen were kept busy drifting for herring and long-lining for cod.
The often dangerous sea conditions off the coast of Norfolk, led to the Cromer Lifeboat Station being established in 1804, the lifeboats were mostly manned by local fishermen. During the 1920’s, a lifeboat station was constructed at the end of Cromer Pier, enabling motor powered lifeboats to replace previously rowed craft.
Tourism began in Cromer in the early 19th century, and the town was renowned for its pure air and healthy sea bathing conditions. The Hotel de Paris was first built in 1820 as a seaside residence for Lord Suffield, it was remodelled as a hotel in 1830 by Pierre le Francois.
The railway arrived in Cromer in 1877, bringing increasing numbers of visitors to the town and firmly establishing it as a holiday destination. A second station to the East Midlands opened about 10 years later.
The parish church of St Peter and St Paul originally dates from the 14th century, though it was rebuilt in the 19th century and now has the tallest church tower in Norfolk (160 feet).
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Cromer Map: Shown to the right is a satellite map of Cromer, Norfolk.
Clearly shown on the map is the pier, the railway station, Muckle Hill, Runton Road, Holt Road Norwich Road and Overstrand Road.
Cromer can be reached from the A149 and A148.
Cromer Postcode: NR27
Cromer Dialling Code: 01263
Cromer Twinned With: Crest (France) and Nidda (Germany).
North Norfolk District Council - Address: Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN. Telephone Number: 01263 513 811.
Cromer Tourist Information Centre - Address: Bus Station, Prince Of Wales Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HS. Telephone Number: 0871 200 3071.
Cromer Museum - Address: East Cottage, Tucker Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HB. Museum housed in a row of late 19th century fisherman's cottages.
Cromer Pier - Address: The Pier, Promenade, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Pier, Pavilion Theatre, Tides Restaurant, Bar, Footprints Gift Shop. There has been a pier or jetty in Cromer since 1391, the present pier dates from 1901.
Amazona Zoo - Address: Hall Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JG. Flamingo Lagoon, Amazona Hall, Wildfowl Walk, Feline Forest, Tapir Lookout and much much more.
RNLI Henry Blogg Museum - The Rocket House, The Gangway, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9ET. Museum outlining the life of Henry Blogg 'the greatest lifeboatman of all time'.
Cromer Lighthouse - Lighthouse/Overstrand Rd, Cromer NR27 0JH. The present Cromer Lighthouse came into operation in 1833, the first lighthouse was erected in 1669.
Priory Maze and Gardens - Cromer Road, Beeston Regis, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8SF.
Felbrigg Hall and Park - Gardens and Estate - Address: Felbrigg, Norfolk NR11 8PR. (National Trust).
Blickling Hall and Park - Address: Blickling, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 6NF. Telephone Number: 01263 738 030. National Trust.
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