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The Norfolk Coast

1952 , Norfolk (Norfolk)

Cat no. 433

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A holiday on the North Norfolk Coast.

The film opens with general, distant views of Cromer. A number of shots show the cliffs and beach from the east of the town. The Pier and the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul are visible. Holiday makers stroll along the cliffs and are seen on the putting green and on the beach. A crab boat comes to shore and is beached by an ex-military tracked vehicle. On the beach a fisherman sorts his catch. He shows one of the crabs to the camera. A view of the Church from alongside the Albion Hotel is followed by shots of a guest house garden party. A Salthouse the group stop at the duck pond and film the ducks, ducklings and geese. There are views of Cley, including the windmill. The watermill and windmill at Burnham Overy Staithe follow along with views of St. Nicholas' Church, Blakeney. The party take a boat from Morston Quay to Blakeney Point. They explore Blakeney Point filming birds nests with eggs. Views of Blakeney, including the Hotel, and the creek follow. The people gather lavender in a field in an unknown location before picnicking on a large village green. This may be at Cley. They are accompanied by an elderly piano accordion player who is rewarded with a pint of mild. The film ends with sunset over Cromer.

Featured Buildings

St. Nicholas' Church, Blakeney; Cley Windmill; Blakeney Hotel; The Albion Hotel, Cromer; Burnham Overy Watermill; The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Cromer; Burnham Overy Windmill; Cromer Pier

Keywords

Birds; Fishermen; Holidays; Lavender; Watermills; Windmills

Other Places

Blakeney Cromer; Blakeney Point; Morston; Burnham Overy; Salthouse; Cley

  • Sponsor : Countryside Club

Manifestations

The Norfolk Coast

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