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Lighthouse
My Uncle Isaac (Ike) Wiles was lighthouse keeper for 50 years until his retirement, when it became automatic. He was there all through the 2nd World War. He has passed away and his children no longer live locally and I would like to hear from anyone who has memories of the lighthouse or my uncle.
Contributed by Janet Baker
Cleveland memories
Lighthouse
My Uncle Isaac (Ike) Wiles was lighthouse keeper for 50 years until his retirement, when it became automatic. He was there all through the 2nd World War. He has passed away and his children no longer live locally and I would like to hear from anyone who has memories of the lighthouse or my uncle.
A memory of Redcar contributed by Janet Baker
Remembering Marske By The Sea
We came to Marske in August 1948 having just demobbed from the Army 9 weeks earlier, we purchased a shop at 221 High St selling groceries, rations, ice cream etc. Our daughter was just 5 weeks old and was baptized in St Germain Church, our son Peter went to school in the Old Tithe Barn, Mrs Buttery was the teacher. Mr Skippon ran the Pictures with 5 changes a week, each show had 2 features, a cartoon & news reel, he also ran the taxi business. Mrs Sanders worked hard for the British Legion [women's section]. Jack Lynch did a lot of work for us, he replaced the garden in front of the shop and made a concrete pad in front, ...read more here
A memory of Marske-By-The-Sea contributed by Trevor Williams
This is my Grandma's house
The house on the left with the four attics was my Grandma's house. I have lots of fond memories of this house. I even had my own bedroom! Mine was the second attic from the left and it enjoyed a beautiful view of the gardens below. Grandma used to run a bed and breakfast, with also some long term boarders. I can remember helping to get the breakfast ready and putting it in the dumb waiter and running up the stairs and putting it by the door!! It was my job too to set the big dining table and call the guests for breakfast or tea. In the late afternoon we would retire to the cosy room and sit by the ...read more here
A memory of Marske-By-The-Sea contributed by susan kemble-jones
Extracts From Redcar & Cleveland books
With Redcar Pier in the background, horses and carriages wait to take families on a sightseeing tour along the sea front. One of the bathing machines, which were introduced here in the 18th century by Charles Turner, a landowner, can be seen to the left. The lady on her three-wheeler looks quite at ease pedalling along.
An extract from from"Times Gone By".
With Redcar Pier in the background, horses and carriages wait to take families on a sightseeing tour along the sea front. One of the bathing machines, which were introduced here in the 18th century by Charles Turner, a landowner, can be seen to the left. The lady on her three-wheeler looks quite at ease pedalling along.
An extract from from"Countryside Poems".
When this photograph was taken, cycling was in vogue; the tricycle had been introduced during the 1870s. Most had two large driving wheels with a stabilizing wheel at either the front or back, or in some cases, both. Some tricycles were made to seat two people, either side by side, or in tandem.
An extract from from"North Yorkshire Photographic Memories".
In 1869, Dr Oliver of Redcar, wrote that ‘Redcar is adapted to the debilitated class of invalids not only by reason of its powerful tonic atmosphere and excellent bathing, but because of the natural facilities offered by its extensive beach for easy exercise and locomotion’.
An extract from from"North Yorkshire Photographic Memories".
Sixty years earlier the village had five inns and taverns, all of which took in paying guests; the Crown & Anchor, the Jolly Sailor, the Red Lion, The Ship, and the White Swan. Also, at least sixty residents offered lodgings to visitors.
An extract from from"North Yorkshire Photographic Memories".