Gorleston
| Gorleston-on-Sea | |
  Gorleston-on-Sea Gorleston-on-Sea shown within Norfolk | |
| Population | 5,882 (2001 Census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | TG520040 |
| District | Great Yarmouth |
| Shire county | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Postcode district | NR31 |
| Dialling code | 01493 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Great Yarmouth |
Gorleston-on-Sea, also known colloquially as Gorleston, is a settlement in Norfolk, England, forming part of the larger town of Great Yarmouth. Situated at the mouth of the River Yare it was a port town at the time of the Domesday Book. The port then became a centre of fishing for herring along with salt-pans used for the production of salt to preserve the fish. In Edwardian times the fishing industry rapidly declined and its role changed to that of a seaside resort.
History
Historically the town was in the county of Suffolk. In the Middle Ages it had two manors, and a small manor called Bacons. In 1832, it became a part of Great Yarmouth for electoral purposes. Finally in 1835 it merged with the town and became part of Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk. There used to be two railway stations. Both were on the coastal line which joined Great Yarmouth with Lowestoft - Gorleston-on-Sea closed in 1970 whilst its neighbour, Gorleston North closed in 1942.
It is a seaside resort and tourist destination. Its main attraction is its sandy "Edwardian Beach." It has traditional seaside gardens and model boat pond. It also has a theatre opposite the pier called the Pavilion. The main shopping centre is on High Street. It has its own golf club. There is also the hospital and a library. The nearest railway station remaining open is the Great Yarmouth railway station. There is a lighthouse, lifeboat station and coastwatch station on Riverside Road.[1]
In the Great Storm of 1987, Gorleston experienced the highest wind speed recorded in the UK which was 122 mph.
Notable residents
- William Fleming (GC)
- Myleene Klass, pianist and member of Hear'say. Attended Cliffpark School.
- Jessica-Jane Applegate Gold medallist at the 2012 Paralympian Games in 200m Freestyle swimming S14.
- Hannah Spearritt Member of S Club 7 and actress.
See also
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, a secondary school in Gorleston
- Gorleston F.C., a Non-League football club who play at Emerald Park in Gorleston
References
Sources
- Norfolk Record Office Information Leaflet 33: Great Yarmouth, (Norwich: Norfolk Record Office, 2006)
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