Book excerpt: This comprehensive history of Great Yarmouth, a seaside town in Norfolk, England, traces the town's development from its origins as a medieval fishing village to its heyday as a thriving port and popular tourist destination. Edited by Charles John Palmer and written by Henry Manship, a former mayor of Great Yarmouth, the book is a fascinating account of the town's social, economic, and political history, enriched by anecdotes and personal recollections. With its detailed maps and illustrations, The History of Great Yarmouth is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.