Norfolk Victorian Seaside Resorts & Fishing Villages
- Sheringham
For centuries Sheringham had been a thriving fishing town with an agricultural hinterland. While that has continued, in 1887 the railway came to the town promoting a spurt in growth as holidaymakers flocked to what became a fashionable resort. With a direct line to London in slightly over 3 hours, in its heyday 64 trains a day passed in and out of Sheringham Station. The station still survives, albeit as a volunteer heritage railway, as part of the Poppy Line, which supports a still flourishing tourist trade. Much else has changed.
This image from c.1890 shows a flourishing holiday village with changing tents on the beach as well as the lovely bathing machines.
From the cliftop the majestic Grand Hotel dominate the skyline as it will until its demolition in 1974.
The beach and the sea were obviously very popular although dress code has changed somewhat over the centuries.
This appears to be a practise or an exhibition as the onlookers seem very relaxed.
A lovely posed photograph but there is little doubt that these are real Sheringham fishermen.
Although posed the many details show a way of life recognisable today (c.1890).
Church Street changed but still recognisable with many buildings still present today.
Another view of Church Street but slightly more recent then the previous image (c.1930).
A lovely view from the West with the Grand Hotel in the distance.
The harbour wall looks strong enough to last 100 years - as indeed it has.
