They say swans mate for life & I hope if we are ever in a crowd like this you find me, with your eyes closed, hands outstretched — like wings, like feathers, to catch my fall. by Kristiana Reed Photo: Abbotsbury Swannery – GBC
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Grimsby’s 5 Best Attractions
Grimsby was the world’s largest fishing port in the 1950s. This occurred following more than a century of continuous expansion, leaving the town’s docks with colossal monuments such as the Victoria Mill and the Grimsby Dock Tower. It’s sobering to consider how many men have died on fishing expeditions from this port. Thirty-two ships based in Grimsby were lost during …
Scotland
The 10 Most Amazing Coastal Walks in Scotland
With a vast expanse of incredible coastal scenery that includes spectacular cliff formations, mountains and sandy bays, the 10 walks listed in this article arguably pass some of the most amazing Scottish coastal landscapes. Although these 10 walks provide some rather spectacular views, they are by no means the limit as to what Scotland has to offer – many other …
England
Sea-Fever – Poem by John Masefield
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking. I must go down …
England
Once a Small Fisher’s Village – A visit to King’s Lynn
If you are planning a visit to the Norfolk Coast, then you will most definitely want to spend some time in King’s Lynn, especially if you fancy maritime history, for which the town has gained fame for as long as it exists. If you didn’t know it already, King’s Lynn began as a small fishing village that historians trace back …
England
Top 10 Most Amazing Norfolk Beaches
Norfolk is home to six blue flag beaches, making it one of England’s top beach destinations. Blue flag beaches are distinguished by their water quality, environmental upkeep and education, facilities and safety standards. Norfolk makes for a great day out on the beach in a beautiful setting. In Norfolk, you’ll discover a stunning coastline with cliff drops and dramatic sunsets, …
England
Ten of Suffolks Most Seductive Seaside Resorts
When it comes to seaside resorts, Suffolk has something for everyone. The beautiful countryside, quaint villages and long stretches of unspoilt coastline all make for a seductive weekend retreat. Famed for hosting the smallest pub in the country, Suffolk is also home to the most easterly point in the UK, making it the first place you can observe the sunrise. …
England
Autumn on the Norfolk and Suffolk coast
Fossil finding When autumn comes around, the tides tend to be higher. This often means the chances are higher of the waves washing away debris and material to reveal what’s hidden underneath. Historically, the coast around Norfolk is a treasure trove to find fossils in this way. West Runton in particular is known as a great place to visit since …
England, Scotland, Wales
Dover to Dundee: A coastal tour of British culture
Top coastal museums and galleries Historic Dockyard Chatham Chatham – Kent – England Based in the charming ex-military town of Chatham, Kent, this 18th-century dockyard museum is still home to many historic Royal Navy warships. Whilst the ships are no longer in use they remain a powerful symbol of when Britannia ruled the waves and places like Chatham docks played …
England
Dover Beach – Poem by Matthew Arnold
The sea is calm to-night, The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits;-on the French coast the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand, Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. Come to the window, sweet is the night air! Only, from the long line of spray Where the sea meets the moon-blanch’d …