From London via Nottingham, Scarborough and living in a motorhome now settled in beautiful Cromer on the North Norfolk Coast
Joined April 2009
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Jun 11
Just seen a £50 Toblerone in Morrisons!
The big question is how would you eat it?
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May 31
Still enjoying exploring the local area. Hopped on the train yesterday for a 15 minute ride to North Walsham. A decent pint in the Peasants Tavern, amazing tapas platter at Shambles Bistro then a pint outside the welcoming Hop Inn micro. The perfect evening, we’ll be back
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Away from the throngs in Cromer and Sheringham, a refreshing breeze at the coast path overlooking the twinkling sea under endless blue skies at Overstrand this afternoon… @WeatherAisling @ChrisPage90 @StormHour @metoffice #loveukweather #Norfolk #Overstrand
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Feb 12
This old cigarette packet was found under the kitchen floorboards which, after research seems to date from the 1940’s.
And, of course, made in Nottingham.
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We had another amazing meal yesterday evening at No1 Cromer, set in a stunning location overlooking the pier.
An extensive menu (not all fish), first class service and really tasty food with generous portions.
#cromer #fishandchips #seasidedining
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We have a special offer for the new year. Stay 3 nights during January or February for the price of 2.
Visit cromergetaway.co.uk, select three nights and you will only be charged for two.
#cromer #norfolk #shortbreak #eastcoast #norfolkcoast
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Jan 13
The mild climate and quiet streets make Cromer a great place to visit in winter
#cromer #eastcoast #northnorfolk #englishseaside #northnorfolk
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Jan 13
We had a lovely visit to Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast yesterday, such a beautiful little place and home to composer Benjamin Britten.
#suffolkcoast #coastalbritain
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Jan 9
Yorkshire Post “Scarborough hotel where poet Wilfred Owen wrote war poetry given protection”, coverage of my successful application to have the Clifton Hotel in Scarborough listed
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sca…
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The hotel dates from 1864 and was designed by Scarborough architect John David Petch.
All photos of the hotel on this thread by Robert Walton.
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Jan 7
When we were living in Scarborough, in our Grade II Listed hotel, I was amazed to discover that the Clifton Hotel was not also listed, despite being a beautiful building.
I applied to Historic England to have it listed and was successful!
historicengland.org.uk/listi…
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27 Dec 2025
So lovely to see some visitors today eating carrots provided by one of the residents
#cromer #norfolk #coastalbritain #wildlife #muntjac
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25 Dec 2025
Merry Christmas everyone. We had the family meal the other day so I’m cooking this evening and we had lunch on the pier, which was just lovely.
#cheersfromthepier #cromer #norfolkcoast
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15 Dec 2025
Having been so impressed with the Garden of Lights display outside the splendid Jacobean property we made the short 20 minute drive from Cromer again today to view the indoor Christmas delights today… and we weren’t disappointed.
#statelyhomeatchristmas #norfolk #nationaltrust
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14 Dec 2025
Signs of life at Cromer’s White Horse pub, so fingers crossed it’s coming back to life after months of being closed. And, more importantly, let’s hope this time the new tenant has a sustainable deal from @Stonegate_Group this time #cromer #pub #hospitality #norfolk #eastcoast
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10 Dec 2025
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10 Dec 2025
I’ve just come across the new works ‘doomscrolling’, the compulsive, excessive consumption of negative or distressing news and content online, often leading to increased anxiety, sadness, and stress, despite knowing it's harmful. Hard to avoid as there’s very little good news
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