Great Yarmouth - a town of swagger & edge
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One of my favourite towns is Great Yarmouth. Like all port towns it’s got a bit of an edge and swagger to it, but unlike most of its neighbours along the Norfolk coast it has managed to resist commodification by the well heeled liberals fleeing the the depravities of London in a search for an England they remember from their childhood. Much of the old town including the market, where once you could see the herring catch, or traders juggling plates has, of course gone, having been replaced by something ugly designed by an expensive architect. Despite that Yarmouth still retains the spirit that Dickens found in it. If you go make sure you check out the Market Tavern - a proper local pub and Klobber & Western World on Regent Rd.
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Negotiating a burst water main.
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Marine Parade.
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Puppetman entertaining the crowds.
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Posters advertising the Freemen of the Land Movement
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Misery Memoirs for sale on the market.
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Hauling a crucifix past the Leisureland amusement arcade.
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Bikers on the Parade.
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A wet bank holiday Monday
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Dog harnesses for sale.
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St Nicholas Tavern, St Nicholas Rd.
