Two Points East – A view of Maritime Norfolk (Audio Book)

Two Points East Audio Book Cover

Have you ever wondered just what was the Hanseatic League? Or what exactly is the difference between a kipper and a bloater? How do you make malt and how do eels get to the Sargasso Sea to breed? The answers to some of these questions can be found in this engaging new book.

Spanning the period from the Anglo-Saxons to the coming of the railway, it is about the boats, the fishing and some of the lives lived on the North Sea coast of Norfolk, from the once world famous herring fishery in Great Yarmouth to the extraordinary rescues of Cromer’s famous lifeboat man Henry Blogg.

Newly imagined for audio, Two Points East in Audio includes specially created compositions by composer Simon Addison that bring to life the times and customs of the proud maritime history of the county of Norfolk.

£6.50 – £25.00

About the Audio Book

New for 2025. Discover the first book in Judith Ellis’ Eastern Diversions series as read by the author.

Track List

  1. Introduction
  2. Forward
  3. Chapter 1 – Kings Lynn
  4. Sailing North
  5. The Hanseatic League
  6. Chapter 2 – Wells and Stiffkey
  7. The Glass Eel
  8. Chapter 3 – The Glaven Ports, Blakeney, Cley, Wiveton
  9. Pirates and Smugglers
  10. Chapter 4 – Sheringham
  11. The Sailor’s Reverie
  12. Chapter 5 – Cromer
  13. A Quiet, Reserved Man
  14. Chapter 6 – Happisburgh and the Lost Villages of the East Coast
  15. The Fairground Organ
  16. Chapter 7 – Great Yarmouth
  17. Further Reading
  18. Acknowledgements

Total runtime: 163 minutes

Limited Edition Presentation Case

The limited edition presentation case version offer you the chance to own Two Points East in a hand crafted presentation case with booklet and a USB memory stick.

This limited edition set includes:

  • A hand crafted presentation case made by Judith Ellis to add beauty and tangibility to the modern world of digital products
  • A USB (type-A) memory stick compatible with PC, Mac, Android, iOS and Linux
  • The Enhanced Edition of the Two Points East narration that includes ambient effects by composer Simon Addison
  • Seven original musical compositions by composer Simon Addison commissioned to accompany Two Points East
  • Nine original compositions and three traditional sea shanty arrangements created and performed by Tricia Francis, Tom Riviere and John Bolger specially recorded for the Enhanced Edition audio books in the Eastern Diversions series:
    • Shoals of Herring by Ewan MacColl, performed by John Bolger
    • Hornpipe Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • Henry Blogg by Andy Cutting, performed by Tricia Francis
    • Red Herring Jig, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Turning The Tide Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • River Theme Six, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Hornpipe Melodion, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Slow Air Flute Solo, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Turning The Tide, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Floating From Skerry Flute Solo by Lynn Tocker, performed by Tricia Francis
    • Slow Air Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • River Theme Five Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • Henry Blogg Outtakes, the cast of Two Points East
  • The eBook of Two Points East in ePub format (compatible with all eBook reader software including Kindle, Android and iOS)
  • Audio files are supplied in 224kbps MP3 format

Please Note: All presentation cases are handmade to order. If you require an item for a specific date, please get in touch first to confirm availability.

Two Points East in Presentation Case (USB)

Two Points East (one book)

£25.00

Eastern Diversions Series in Presentation Case (USB)

Two Points East, Curlew Coast and River, Coast & Creek (three books)

£35.00

Enhanced MP3 Download

An enhanced version of Two Points East is now available. The download version includes the narration of Two Points East read by Judith Ellis plus seven original compositions by Simon Addison with additional sound effects and traditional music woven into the narrative to further bring to life the sights, sounds and history of East Anglia.

The MP3 download includes:

  • The Enhanced Edition of the Two Points East narration that includes ambient effects by composer Simon Addison
  • Seven original musical compositions by composer Simon Addison commissioned to accompany Two Points East
  • Nine original compositions and three traditional sea shanty arrangements created and performed by Tricia Francis, Tom Riviere and John Bolger specially recorded for the Enhanced Edition audio books in the Eastern Diversions series
    • Shoals of Herring by Ewan MacColl, performed by John Bolger
    • Hornpipe Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • Henry Blogg by Andy Cutting, performed by Tricia Francis
    • Red Herring Jig, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Turning The Tide Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • River Theme Six, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Hornpipe Melodion, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Slow Air Flute Solo, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Turning The Tide, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
    • Floating From Skerry Flute Solo by Lynn Tocker, performed by Tricia Francis
    • Slow Air Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • River Theme Five Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
    • Henry Blogg Outtakes, the cast of Two Points East

How it works: After processing your order you will be sent a download link to download “Two Points East Enhanced Edition” in MP3 format. The link will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. The license provided allows one user to playback the audio book on an unlimited number of personally owned devices in perpetuity.

MP3 files will be provided in a standard ZIP file at a sample rate of 224kbps. The files will playback on any PC or Mac alternately you can copy the files to your iOS or Android phone, iPad, Android Tablet or any suitable MP3 player.

Two Points East Enhanced Edition (MP3)

Two Points East (one book)

£6.50

Eastern Diversions Enhanced Edition (MP3)

Two Points East, Curlew Coast and River, Coast & Creek (three books)

£15.00

Audio Book Distributors

Alternately you can purchase or stream the standard edition of Two Points East from a number of global Audio Book services, including Spotify. Audio books purchased from an external service are subject to the terms and conditions of that service and device compatibility may vary depending upon the service chosen. The Book Studio is unable to provide specific assistance in relation to purchasing through these providers.

Extract from the book

The playable extract below is from Chapter 2 – Wells and Stiffkey from the standard edition of the audio book.

If you want to follow along to see the maps and illustrations, there is a beautifully designed hard backed print edition available from here or from all book stockists.