A cheer went up as a new sign for Walcott was unveiled, revealing a new moniker for the north Norfolk coastal village.

On Thursday evening, North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker drew back a covering to reveal the new sign, which bears the name Walcott-on-Sea.

North Norfolk News: Pauline Porter, Walcott Parish Council chair, and MP Duncan Baker at the unveiling of the new village signPauline Porter, Walcott Parish Council chair, and MP Duncan Baker at the unveiling of the new village sign (Image: Maurice Gray)

Pauline Porter, parish council chair, said: “This sign has been a long time in coming as the parish council explored various options, but finally we have got there.

“It has arrived at the perfect time for us to commemorate the Queen’s jubilee which the date on the new sign will reflect."

North Norfolk News: The scene at the unveiling of the original village sign at Walcott in 1977The scene at the unveiling of the original village sign at Walcott in 1977 (Image: Roger Bean)

The village's previous sign was unveiled in 1977 by Rev Edward Large, as captured in a photo from the era, submitted by Roger Bean.

That sign was originally located opposite the Manor House before being moved to the pond opposite the village hall.

After the unveiling of the new sign, the group moved onto a Platinum Jubilee celebration at Walcott seafront, where a beacon was lit.

North Norfolk News: The lighting of the Platinum Jubilee beacon in WalcottThe lighting of the Platinum Jubilee beacon in Walcott (Image: David Mason)