Tony Bates

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

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.

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

We have a special offer for the new year. Stay 3 nights during January or February for the price of 2. Visit cromergetaway.co.uk, select three nights and you will only be charged for two. #cromer #norfolk #shortbreak #eastcoast #norfolkcoast

Stage two of the building programme has commenced today and, after a couple of hours, our bathroom has disappeared #cromer #renovation

The mild climate and quiet streets make Cromer a great place to visit in winter #cromer #eastcoast #northnorfolk #englishseaside #northnorfolk

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

@MorleyLass92 Great news, well deserved!

3rd time lucky… happy to be selected for the Old Parcels Office open exhibition in Scarborough 14th Feb to 8th March 2026. #OPO #Scarborough #ArtExhibition

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 yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/scarborou…

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

@thevicsoc @babblingbates @WaltonBob Thanks Tony. Very interesting. Don’t think we ever stopped in, in spite of many visits to that part of Scarborough

The Society is delighted to see that the Clifton Hotel in #Scarborough has been listed at Grade II. Wilfred Owen worked on his World War I war poetry whilst billeted at the hotel during the conflict. He worked from the tower whilst convalescing. More: bit.ly/4jDs9uk 🧵

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.

@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

@babblingbates Well done Tony. Terrific that Scarborough has another worthy listed Victorian building. The people @thevicsoc will be thrilled. I'm very pleased to have sent in pictures for the occasion.

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! historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-li…

@WaltonBob What brilliant photos

This afternoon, on the Scalby Nabs road, going past Three Paddock Farm with views towards Forge Valley over the New Cut canal.

So lovely to see some visitors today eating carrots provided by one of the residents #cromer #norfolk #coastalbritain #wildlife #muntjac

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

@WaltonBob @DalbyFriends And the same to you. Great shots

Christmas morning walk around Staindale Lake in Dalby Forest, North York Moors. A Very Merry Christmas Friends.

Having been so impressed with the Garden of Lights display outside the splendid Jacobean property we made the short 20 minute drive from Cromer again today to view the indoor Christmas delights today… and we weren’t disappointed. #statelyhomeatchristmas #norfolk #nationaltrust

@simcrowley66 @Stonegate_Group No, that’s gone Simon, settled in Cromer, on the Norfolk coast.

@babblingbates @Stonegate_Group What you up to now Tony ? Still travelling around in the camper van ?

Signs of life at Cromer’s White Horse pub, so fingers crossed it’s coming back to life after months of being closed. And, more importantly, let’s hope this time the new tenant has a sustainable deal from @Stonegate_Group this time #cromer #pub #hospitality #norfolk #eastcoast