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Cromer

Pier, Lighthouse, Lifeboats and more

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This page shows images of Cromer in Norfolk, including the pier, lighthouse and lifeboats.


Cromer Pier
There are records of a pier or jetty in Cromer back as far as 1391. In the year 1582, Queen Elizabeth I granted rights to export wheat, barley and malt with the proceeds to be used for the maintenance and well-being of the pier and the town of Cromer.

The first recent pier at Cromer was a 210 foot jetty built in 1822. It was washed away in 1843 to be replaced, two years later, with a 240 foot structure. This lasted until 1890 when it too was destroyed by heavy seas. A 500 foot iron pier, the work of London engineering firm, Douglass and Arnott, replaced the second jetty. It opened on 8 June 1901, having cost £17,000. A bandstand was erected at the head. This was extended in 1905 to form a pavilion.

Sectioned in 1940 for defence purposes, the gap was bridged with planks to allow the lifeboat station to be reached (lifeboats have been stationed here since 1923).

The pier was damaged by storms in 1949, 1953, 1976 and 1978. In February 1990, gales destroyed the amusement arcade and, on the 14th of November 1993, a 100 ton rig crashed into the pier, isolating the theatre and lifeboat station. Repairs were made in time for the 1994 season.

Major reconstruction work has been carried out since 1993 by contractors Dossor East (first winners of the National Piers Society's 'Peter Mason Award' for engineering excellence. In 1997, the old lifeboat house and launching ramp were temporarily removed. The pier pavilion was reopened by actor Stephen Fry on the 27th June 2004, but was damaged by a storm early in the following year.

The seaward pavilion continues to stage traditional summer season variety shows and Sunday concerts. The ambience of the pier is maintained by the complete absence of any amusement machines or other modern artefacts. (ref: www.piers.org.uk)



Pier official website:- www.cromer-pier.com



Cromer Lighthouse
The first Cromer lighthouse was built in 1670. Previously, lights were shown on the tower of the parish church. Landslips showed that the original structure would eventually slip into the sea, and so the existing tower was completed in 1883. It was converted to electric operation in 1958 and automated in 1990.


(lifeboats to be added)


 

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References
   www.piers.org.uk - National Piers Society
   www.cromer-pier.com - official pier website


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Cromer

Pier, Lighthouse, Lifeboats and more

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This page shows images of Cromer in Norfolk, including the pier, lighthouse and lifeboat.



Cromer Lighthouse

The first Cromer lighthouse was built in 1670. Previously, lights were shown on the tower of the parish church. Landslips showed that the original structure would eventually slip into the sea, and so the existing tower was completed in 1883. It was converted to electric operation in 1958 and automated in 1990.

Postcard of Cromer Lighthouse
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Postcard of Cromer Lighthouse
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Aerial postcard of Cromer Lighthouse
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Cromer Lighthouse
Photo: © Ian Boyle,23rd April 2011
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Cromer Pier Postcards


There are records of a pier or jetty in Cromer back as far as 1391. In the year 1582, Queen Elizabeth I granted rights to export wheat, barley and malt with the proceeds to be used for the maintenance and well-being of the pier and the town of Cromer.

The first recent pier at Cromer was a 210 foot jetty built in 1822. It was washed away in 1843 to be replaced, two years later, with a 240 foot structure. This lasted until 1890 when it too was destroyed by heavy seas. A 500 foot iron pier, the work of London engineering firm, Douglass and Arnott, replaced the second jetty. It opened on 8 June 1901, having cost £17,000. A bandstand was erected at the head. This was extended in 1905 to form a pavilion.


Sectioned in 1940 for defence purposes, the gap was bridged with planks to allow the lifeboat station to be reached (lifeboats have been stationed here since 1923).

The pier was damaged by storms in 1949, 1953, 1976 and 1978. In February 1990, gales destroyed the amusement arcade and, on the 14th of November 1993, a 100 ton rig crashed into the pier, isolating the theatre and lifeboat station. Repairs were made in time for the 1994 season.

Major reconstruction work has been carried out since 1993 by contractors Dossor East (first winners of the National Piers Society's 'Peter Mason Award' for engineering excellence. In 1997, the old lifeboat house and launching ramp were temporarily removed. The pier pavilion was reopened by actor Stephen Fry on the 27th June 2004, but was damaged by a storm early in the following year.

The seaward pavilion continues to stage traditional summer season variety shows and Sunday concerts. The ambience of the pier is maintained by the complete absence of any amusement machines or other modern artefacts. (ref: www.piers.org.uk)


Postcard of Cromer Pier Entrance
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with small pavilion
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with small pavilion
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Tuck's postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house, posted 1956
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Postcard of Cromer Pier
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Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house, posted 1956
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Postcard of Cromer Pier
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Postcard of Cromer Pier
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Postcard of Cromer Pier
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Postcard of Cromer Pier, posted 1913
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Postcard of Cromer Pier
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Cromer Pier
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C.Mundy postcard (Cromer) of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
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C.Mundy postcard (Cromer) of the view from Cromer Pier
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Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
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Rounce & Wortley (Cromer) postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
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Valentine's postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house, posted 1947
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house, posted 1960
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
Alternative copy of the card above
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
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Valentine's postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house in rough weather
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house
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Postcard of Cromer Pier with the 1923 lifeboat house, posted 1956
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1960s postcard of Cromer Pier
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1960s postcard of Cromer Pier
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1960s postcard of Cromer Pier
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1960s postcard of Cromer Pier
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Cromer Pier Images


Cromer Pier with modern 1998 lifeboat house
Photo: © Ian Boyle,23rd April 2011
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View from Cromer Pier looking towards the town, church and the Hotel de Paris
Photo: © Ian Boyle,23rd April 2011
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Cromer Road Runner

Cromer has its own 'Dotto Train' (although I doubt that it is built by Dotto). I do not know who the manufacturer of this train is.

Official Website:- www.cromerroadtrain.co.uk - (the website is being rebuilt in March 2012)


The Cromer Road Runner
Photo: © Ian Boyle,23rd April 2011
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