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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Crumpet puller

Crumpet puller
Crumpet puller, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Hopefully my scones are safe.

Lincoln Bikefest at the Brayford Pool.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Cromer Pier

Cromer Pier Lighting Up
Cromer Pier Lighting Up, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


Cromer Pier Twilight
Cromer Pier Twilight, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Cromer Pier Dusk
Cromer Pier Dusk, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

That concludes our look around Norfolk. The Norfolk photos can also be viewed as a set on the new look flickr:
www.flickr.com/photos/lincoln_eye/sets/72157633781102277/

Friday, June 14, 2013

Cromer Lowdown

Cromer town including the church and pier from the East.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


Cromer Lowdown - Pier
Cromer Lowdown - Pier, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

At low tide it's possible to explore the beach around the pier.


Cromer town from the West.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Cromer North Lodge Park

Clifftop House in Cromer
Clifftop House in Cromer, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A clifftop seaside house near the North Lodge govt offices and park.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


North Lodge Park Tea Rooms


Cromer North Lodge Government Offices
Cromer Boats 2, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Opposite the tea rooms, the government offices are in a stone-rendered Victorian building set on the clifftop.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Norfolk Broads 2

Hickling Broad Boat Yard
Hickling Broad Boat Yard, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Same boat yard as previously posted, from a different view point.

Near the village of Hickling, Norfolk.


Hickling Broad
Hickling Broad, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Original thatched boathouses in the foreground with a classic Norfolk sailing yacht on the broad in the background. These sailing yachts are entirely traditional with no engines or electricity, just oil lamps.

Near the village of Hickling, Norfolk.


Thurne Mill
Thurne Mill, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This mill sits on the other side of the River Thurne from the village of Thurne and the other mill pictured previously.

Near the village of Thurne, Norfolk.


Horsey Mere
Horsey Mere, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Boat moored near the boathouse on Horsey Mere, a short walk from the Horsey windpump pictured previously.

Near the village of Horsey, Norfolk.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Cromer Boats

Cromer Boats 1
Cromer Boats 1, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

These small boats are used to tend crab pots out at sea.

The small tractor is driven far enough into the sea to launch the boat off the trailer.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


Leah and Sara Naomi
Leah and Sara Naomi, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Crabbing boats parked on Cromer beach.


Cromer Boats 2
Cromer Boats 2, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

When not at sea, most boats sit on their trailers attached to the tractors awaiting their next launch.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Cromer Beach Huts

Cromer Beach Huts - West
Cromer Beach Huts - West, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Beach huts on the western side of town.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


Modernist beach huts on the esplanade near the middle of town.


Cromer Beach Huts - East
Cromer Beach Huts - East, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Beach huts on the eastern side of town.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Big Weather Over Southwold

A cloud spotter's delight.

Southwold, Suffolk.


Yacht on the Seascape
Yacht on the Seascape, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A distant yacht about to be engulfed by the weather, taken from Southwold Pier.


The weather consisted of short sharp showers (including hail), interspersed with warm sunshine and blue skies.

Southern beach, Southwold, Suffolk.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Cromer Sunsets

Cromer Western Beach
Cromer Western Beach, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

In the summer, the sun sets into the sea in a North Westerly direction.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


Cromer Cliff Walkway
Cromer Cliff Walkway, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This walkway takes pedestrians from the pier and esplanade up to the level of the rest of the town.


This path runs along the tops of the cliffs all the way to the village of Overstrand.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Southwold

Southwold Postcard View
Southwold Postcard View, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Southern beach, promenade and pier, Southwold, Suffolk.


Southwold Lighthouse
Southwold Lighthouse, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Local brewer Adnams has named a pale ale after this lighthouse, which dates back to 1890.


Southwold Pier Waterclock
Southwold Pier Waterclock, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This clock was built in 1998 as a feature about water recycling.

The clock springs to life on the hour and the half hour (as indicated by the clock, which may not be synchronised to local time!). Water animates the various (humorous) sculptures as demonstrated in this 2 minute video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyJV5nc6yX8

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Cromer Buildings

Starvin Marvins
Starvin Marvins, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Let's Eat Here mmkay?

Western Esplanade, Cromer, Norfolk.


The Lifeboat Cafe
The Lifeboat Cafe, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Eastern Esplanade, Cromer.


Cromer Houses
Cromer Houses, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Typical houses in local building styles: stone-rendered and painted exteriors.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Southwold Beach Huts

Southwold Beach Huts
Southwold Beach Huts, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Southwold beach huts feature in a lot of popular art and photos.

Southwold, Suffolk.


Poppet
Poppet, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Beach huts at Southwold.


Kippers In A Box
Kippers In A Box, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Detail of a beach hut at Southwold.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Surfing at Cromer

Twilight Surfing
Twilight Surfing, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Twilight at Cromer Pier.

Cromer, North Norfolk.


Surf Rescue
Surf Rescue, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Surf rescue provided by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).


Surf School
Surf School, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Cromer surf school.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Cley-Next-The-Sea

Cley-Next-The-Sea
Cley-Next-The-Sea, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The 18th century Cley Windmill, pictured, was once located on the sea, which is now now about a mile away due to land reclamation. The family of singer James Blunt owned the windmill until 2006 (source: Wikipedia).

Cley-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk.


Cley Marshes
Cley Marshes, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This is the view over the marshes from the visitor centre. The wetlands attract a variety of birds and the centre has a large window, bench and binoculars for visitors' use. The building in the distance is on the beach.


Cley Reeds
Cley Reeds, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Typical marsh scenery at Cley.


Cley Beach
Cley Beach, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Chunks of concrete on the beach at Cley.