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Great Yarmouth, England: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth can be described as one of the coastal towns located in Norfolk, England. It lies at mouth of River Yare, at the distance of 20 miles on the eastern side of Norwich.

Great Yarmouth has served as seaside resort since the year 1760. Moreover,, it acts as gateway from Norfolk Broads to Sea. This town, for thousands of years, has acted as fishing port based on herring fishery. In today’s world, it services rigs of natural gas, that too, offshore.

Great Yarmouth is, itself upon a slender spit; having sandwiched between River Yare and North Sea. It’s home to various historic towns; along with major tourist sector along the seafront. The region has been linked with Gorleston, Southtown, and Cobholm by ‘Haven Bridge’, and by Breydon Bridge to A47, a12, and A149.

The population as per census conducted in the year 2002 was estimated to be 47288.



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