Cromer is one of many coastal towns scattered throughout England and the Channel Islands. Like many of its ilk, Cromer started out as a quaint fishing village and then became more of a market town as populations increased and commerce began to be a necessary commodity. What sets Cromer apart from the vast majority of these towns, however, is that Cromer never forgot its roots and still relies on fishing and boating as a vital part of its economy. Cities like Guernsey and Sandown essentially phased out their small-town history in favor of retail shopping chains, theme parks, and flashy beachside resorts. Cromer, on the other hand, is home to a scant eight thousand citizens that for the most part are tied to the legacy of their land proudly and admirably.
This isn't to say that Cromer didn't become a resort town of sorts. After all, the natural beauty of its coastline and its halcyon horizon line will charm anyone with a heartbeat and the lush fields of wild poppies that grow in the meadows and hillsides around the city will inspire even the most jaded of artists. Edward VII visited Cromer often in the early 1800s, playing golf on the lush grasses overlooking the rocky piers. Many beautiful inns were built later in the century and lavish theaters like The Pavilion added to the splendor that Cromer already displayed. The great writer Clement Scott paid a visit to Cromer one summer in the late 19th century and wrote at great lengths about the stunning coastline. This prompted even more tourism for the city as people flocked from all over to see if Scott's claims were truly founded. But despite its features that attracted tourists from all over England and beyond, Cromer always had fishing at its heart and still continued its craft of year round fishing. Cromer was the home of some of the finest fresh cod and herring during the cold seasons but it was the summer harvests of crab and lobster off Cromer's coast that made the city world-renowned for its seafood. These days Cromer continues its tradition of crab and lobster fishing and the famed "Cromer Crab" is still sought all over, making it easily the biggest source of income for the city's fishing trade.
Though there are fewer boats trawling the coast of Cromer than there were a hundred years ago, the city is still faithful to the water that supplied its lifeblood for centuries immeasurable. Cromer's lifeboat station is one of the most esteemed in the world, having saved countless people stranded at sea. The city's lifeguard crew patrols one of the most dangerous coastlines in England; an area with little to no harbors and rough seas. The bravery and swiftness of the motorboat-led lifeguard crew from Cromer has been documented countless times and it is a source of great pride for the city. Cromer may be a much more advanced city than it was in years past but, through vast changes in technology and industry, the town is still the same in spirit as it has always been.
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