Tony Bates

From London via Nottingham, Scarborough and living in a motorhome now settled in beautiful Cromer on the North Norfolk Coast

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

@TractorWalking @WeatherAisling @ChrisPage90 @StormHour @metoffice Wow!

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

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

[WalkingTractor @TractorWalking]

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

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

Love the lights on Cromer Pier celebrating its 125th birthday

#cromer #cromerpier #norfolk

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

Not a bad evening in Cromer yesterday

#cromer #norfolk #cosstalbritain

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

Didn’t expect to see a pheasant in the garden this afternoon

#cromer #norfolk

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

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.

[Cromer Getaway @CromerGetaway]

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

[Cromer Getaway @CromerGetaway]

We have a special offer for the new year. Stay 3 nights during January or February for the price of 2.

Visit https://t.co/hVzTZ2pXIT, select three nights and you will only be charged for two.

#cromer #norfolk #shortbreak #eastcoast #norfolkcoast

[Cromer Getaway @CromerGetaway]

The mild climate and quiet streets make Cromer a great place to visit in winter

#cromer #eastcoast #northnorfolk #englishseaside #northnorfolk

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

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

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

@MorleyLass92 Great news, well deserved!

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

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

https://t.co/DrlNc76YeL

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

@johnwithbeard @thevicsoc @WaltonBob Lovely building, great views, but sadly owned by Brittania, so you’ve not missed much

[The Victorian Society @thevicsoc]

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.

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

@WaltonBob @thevicsoc I did notice your photo credit. I also applied for Scarborough Fayre at the same time which they rejected, shame but, whilst under threat is a less important building

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

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!
https://t.co/nh6daWTh29

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

@WaltonBob What brilliant photos

[Cromer Getaway @CromerGetaway]

So lovely to see some visitors today eating carrots provided by one of the residents

#cromer #norfolk #coastalbritain #wildlife #muntjac

[Tony Bates @babblingbates]

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