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 105 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 possibly an opportunity to look inside, and ask any questions.

The guide will be Judith Merrill (great granddaughter of A.F. Scott) who has inherited a large Scott archive.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1015-1200 & 1430-1615

Location & directions

Corner of Alfred Street and Runton Road, by Cliftonville Hotel, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9AU

Directions:

We will meet on the corner of Alfred Street and Runton Road, by Cliftonville Hotel.

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] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Suitable footwear is advisable. Ability to walk/ stand for 105 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 at the Methodist Church.

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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