NORFOLK

the author’s family on the beach in Norfolk

The Saltmarsh is fictional. However, there is a beautiful RSPB bird sanctuary at Titchwell Marsh on the Norfolk coast.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/t/titchwellmarsh/index.asp

North Norfolk has many stunning beaches – each as wild and wonderful as the Saltmarsh.
http://www.northnorfolk.org/tourism/default.asp

King’s Lynn is also a fascinating town – though DCI Nelson and the police force are purely imaginary.
http://www.kingslynnonline.com/kings-lynn-facts.htm

One Nelson did live in Norfolk, however. Admiral Horatio Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe.
http://www.admiralnelson.org/nelson_home_page.htm