From Sewers to Seaside Splendour

Augustus Frederic Scott was a freethinking individualist who was active in Cromer as the town surveyor/architect during Cromer’s rapid expansion. He was an unusual architect who mixed pioneering building techniques and materials with the traditional. Working in a variety of styles he undertook both small and large commissions. Scott frequently travelled independently with a fascination for North Africa, Italy and Spain, reflected in some of his designs.

The son of a Primitive Methodist minister and a deeply religious man, his commitment to the non-conformist church brought many church and chapel commissions across East Anglia and beyond and patronage from non-conformist clients. He refused work which he felt compromised his beliefs.

The walk takes approximately 90 minutes to include twenty buildings from fashionable hotels of the day, to flamboyant houses, shops, civic buildings and churches. The final building will be the Grade II listed Methodist Church (previously Wesleyan Church) where free refreshments will be served, with an opportunity to look inside, view a small display relating to the construction of this church, and ask any questions.

The guide will be Judith Merrill (great granddaughter of A.F. Scott) who has inherited a large Scott archive, who with a friend is creating a catalogue of Scott architecture in Cromer.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 12 September:

10:30 - 90 minute walk in Cromer

Location & directions

Alfred Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9AU

Directions:

Meet on pavement at junction of Alfred Road and Runton Road by Cliftonville Hotel, Cromer NR27 9AU

Contact on day:

Judith Merrill

Telephone number:

+447432020481

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Alternative booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2024 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Suitable footwear is advisable. Ability to walk/ stand for 90 minutes and negotiate curbstones etc. Refreshments will be available at the end of the walk.

Additional information

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the walk in the Methodist Church

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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