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In pictures: Spectacular purple sunset in Norfolk

Simon Luckman 1988 A windmill on the banks of the River Thurne with riverside properties in the background. The sky is a mixture of pink and purpleSimon Luckman 1988
Walking Tractor A row of homes in Cromer with cars outside. The sky is a vivid orange with sections of purpleWalking Tractor
Thurne in the heart of The Broads looking like a beautiful painting
Vivid colours in the skies above Cromer

People in Norfolk were treated to a spectacular sunset as the sky turned shades of purple, pink and orange.

BBC Weather Watches sent in vivid images taken from across the county on Sunday afternoon.

The Met Office said purple sunrises and sunsets were often caused by red skies reflecting off the base of thick or dark clouds.

It added they could also be caused by dust or aerosols in the stratosphere scattering blue light, however no dust or aerosols were recorded nearby.

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