Why is Stiffkey called Stiffkey?
Stiffkey Blue, pronounced stoo-key, is named after the Norfolk beach where the mud, along with the cockles, share a particular deep navy hue.
What is stiffkey famous for?
Stiffkey is also famous for its ‘Stewky Blues’ cockles, which are given their blue hue by the mud they live in. You will also find samphire growing here which is a local delicacy in many restaurants. Just four miles along the coast you will find award-winning Holkham and Wells beaches.
Can you walk from stiffkey to the beach?
Just in the left corner of the car park is a signed footpath heading west towards Wells-next-the-Sea (not the open pathway that leads out to the sea). All you need to do for this simple walk is follow the well-trodden path along the edge of the marshes and about 1 ½ hours later you’ll arrive in Wells Harbour.
Why is stiffkey pronounced Stewkey?
Etymology and geology. Stiffkey is first evidenced in the Domesday Book of 1086, and means ‘stump island, island with stumps of trees’. The local historical pronunciation of the village is ‘Stew-key’.
Can you swim at Stiffkey?
The Greenway Stiffkey: Ideal for paddle boarding and wild swimming in the creeks and a safe sandy beach with creeks to splash/paddle and swim for little ones. Stiffkey village hosts a local stores, the Red Lion Pub, a childrens’ playground and playing field, all within walking distance of the campsite.
How did the Vicar of Stiffkey died in 1937?
Sadly, he trod on one lion’s tail during a performance in Skegness in July 1937 and was mauled and killed in full view of the circus audience. Harold Davidson was buried in Stiffkey church with 3,000 attending his funeral.
How far is stiffkey to Wells?
The distance between Stiffkey and Wells-next-the-Sea is 3 miles.
How is Cley pronounced?
IN THE COUNTY of Norfolk certain placenames are pronounced differently to the way they are spelled….
| Name | Cley-next-the-ea |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Clay |
| Name | Neatishead |
| Pronunciation | Neatshead |
How do I get to the beach from Stiffkey?
Before leaving Stiffkey (just after the church on your right) there is a rough track on the left down to the marshes. Drive or walk down the track and then follow the path straight out towards Blakeney Harbour. You will reach a lovely area of shallow creeks and sandy beach which is great for young children.
Who was the vicar of Stiffkey?
Harold Francis Davidson
Harold Francis Davidson (14 July 1875 – 30 July 1937), generally known as the Rector of Stiffkey, was a Church of England priest who in 1932, after a public scandal, was convicted of immorality by a church court and defrocked.