In the final leg of our journey we uncover the secrets of Norwich, explore leisure on the water, walk in the footsteps of mammoths and uncover an age-old knitting tradition amongst fishing families.

It’s all to be discovered, and so much more, along the Bittern Line.

Norwich tour guide John takes us on an olfactory adventure in the market, through an art deco arcade to castle ramparts on high with stories and secrets from Norfolk’s unofficial capital. Find out how Norwich had its own great fire (well ahead of London!) as we pass through Tudor streets on the way to the city’s beautiful cathedral.

Out of the city and into the serene landscape of the Broads, we explore Hoveton and Wroxham – a gateway to the Broads, and home to a busy tour company. Ruth worked here as a teen and came back as director of the company years later. She explains the unique magic of this place to tourists and locals alike.

As the lines wind along the coast, David, a curator from Norfolk Museums, joins us with his top tips for fossil hunting and to explain some of the incredible finds along the Deep History Coast. He tells us about the West Runton Mammoth and paints a picture of an ice age Norfolk where rhino, hyena and giant deer roamed the landscape! He also explains how you can safely hunt fossils on the beach and the vital role the public plays in uncovering these seaside secrets.

Cromer and Sheringham are two iconic seaside resorts to be enjoyed along the Bittern Line, and we meet local museum founder Tim who tells us how fishing heritage in the area is being preserved by locals today; from fishermen nicknames to the fantastic gansey tradition where close-knit woollen jumpers were worn like a family crest .

Lives on the Lines is created on behalf of the Community Rail Partnerships with Greater Anglia.

Presented and produced by Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air Production.

Explore the Bittern Line at https://bitternline.com

@BitternLine

And explore travel with Greater Anglia at https://www.greateranglia.co.uk

@greateranglia

Norwich Guided Walking Tours https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/service/guided-walking-tours/

@VisitNorwich

Broads Tours https://www.broadstours.co.uk

@BroadsTours

Norfolk Museums https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Deep History Coast https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/Deep-History-Coast/

Norfolk Coast Path https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails/short-and-circular-walks/norfolk-coast-path

Sheringham Museum https://www.sheringhammuseum.co.uk

@SheringhamMuseum

In the final leg of our journey we uncover the secrets of Norwich, explore leisure on the water, walk in the footsteps of mammoths and uncover an age-old knitting tradition amongst fishing families.
It&rsquo;s all to be discovered, and so much more, along the Bittern Line.
Norwich tour guide John takes us on an olfactory adventure in the market, through an art deco arcade to castle ramparts on high with stories and secrets from Norfolk&rsquo;s unofficial capital. Find out how Norwich had its own great fire (well ahead of London!) as we pass through Tudor streets on the way to the city&rsquo;s beautiful cathedral.
Out of the city and into the serene landscape of the Broads, we explore Hoveton and Wroxham &ndash; a gateway to the Broads, and home to a busy tour company. Ruth worked here as a teen and came back as director of the company years later. She explains the unique magic of this place to tourists and locals alike.
As the lines wind along the coast, David, a curator from Norfolk Museums, joins us with his top tips for fossil hunting and to explain some of the incredible finds along the Deep History Coast. He tells us about the West Runton Mammoth and paints a picture of an ice age Norfolk where rhino, hyena and giant deer roamed the landscape! He also explains how you can safely hunt fossils on the beach and the vital role the public plays in uncovering these seaside secrets.
Cromer and Sheringham are two iconic seaside resorts to be enjoyed along the Bittern Line, and we meet local museum founder Tim who tells us how fishing heritage in the area is being preserved by locals today; from fishermen nicknames to the fantastic gansey tradition where close-knit woollen jumpers were worn like a family crest .
Lives on the Lines is created on behalf of the Community Rail Partnerships with Greater Anglia.
Presented and produced by Katharine Kerr for <a href="https://www.freshairproduction.co.uk">Fresh Air Production.</a>
Explore the Bittern Line at <a href="https://bitternline.com">https://bitternline.com</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/bitternline">@BitternLine</a>
And explore travel with Greater Anglia at <a href="https://www.greateranglia.co.uk">https://www.greateranglia.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/greateranglia/media">@greateranglia</a>
Norwich Guided Walking Tours <a href="https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/service/guided-walking-tours/">https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/service/guided-walking-tours/</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/VisitNorwich">@VisitNorwich</a>
Broads Tours <a href="https://www.broadstours.co.uk">https://www.broadstours.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/BroadsTours">@BroadsTours</a>
Norfolk Museums <a href="https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk">https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk</a>
Deep History Coast <a href="https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/Deep-History-Coast/">https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/Deep-History-Coast/</a>
Norfolk Coast Path <a href="https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails/short-and-circular-walks/norfolk-coast-path">https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails/short-and-circular-walks/norfolk-coast-path</a>
Sheringham Museum <a href="https://www.sheringhammuseum.co.uk">https://www.sheringhammuseum.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SheringhmMuseum">@SheringhamMuseum</a>

Take an audible journey by train and meet fascinating people living and working across our Great Anglian landscape.

We’ll explore majestic coastlines, the phenomenal wildlife of broads and fens, breathtaking cathedral cities and magical market towns, meeting the people that make East Anglia such a unique and special place to live and visit.

The Community Rail Partnerships invite you to travel six of Greater Anglia’s rural branch rail lines across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire in this audible adventure.

The railways have connected communities and counties across Britain for nearly two centuries, and that time has seen enormous innovation in the trade, work opportunities and lifestyles of the British people. Rail has tracked our lives through innovation, migration, boom and bust, and today the Greater Anglia rural branch lines connect communities here for work, days out and enjoying the beautiful East Anglian landscape.

Settle in for a listen and enjoy a journey through history, culture, art and nature…. it might just inspire a few adventures of your own!

Lives on the Lines is created on behalf of the Community Rail Partnerships with Greater Anglia.

https://www.greateranglia.co.uk

@greateranglia

Presented and produced by Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air Production.

You can explore travel along the branch lines and the brilliant work of Community Rail Partnerships

https://herewardcrp.org

https://www.esscrp.org.uk

https://eastsuffolklines.co.uk

https://wherrylines.com

https://bitternline.com

Take an audible journey by train and meet fascinating people living and working across our Great Anglian landscape.
We&rsquo;ll explore majestic coastlines, the phenomenal wildlife of broads and fens, breathtaking cathedral cities and magical market towns, meeting the people that make East Anglia such a unique and special place to live and visit.
The Community Rail Partnerships invite you to travel six of Greater Anglia&rsquo;s rural branch rail lines across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire in this audible adventure.
The railways have connected communities and counties across Britain for nearly two centuries, and that time has seen enormous innovation in the trade, work opportunities and lifestyles of the British people. Rail has tracked our lives through innovation, migration, boom and bust, and today the Greater Anglia rural branch lines connect communities here for work, days out and enjoying the beautiful East Anglian landscape.
Settle in for a listen and enjoy a journey through history, culture, art and nature&hellip;. it might just inspire a few adventures of your own!
Lives on the Lines is created on behalf of the Community Rail Partnerships with Greater Anglia.
<a href="https://www.greateranglia.co.uk">https://www.greateranglia.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/greateranglia/media">@greateranglia</a>
Presented and produced by Katharine Kerr for <a href="https://www.freshairproduction.co.uk">Fresh Air Production.</a>
You can explore travel along the branch lines and the brilliant work of Community Rail Partnerships
<a href="https://herewardcrp.org">https://herewardcrp.org</a>
<a href="https://www.esscrp.org.uk">https://www.esscrp.org.uk</a>
<a href="https://eastsuffolklines.co.uk">https://eastsuffolklines.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://wherrylines.com">https://wherrylines.com</a>
<a href="https://bitternline.com">https://bitternline.com</a>

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