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Barmston memories

Black Bull

I will always remember nights sat outside the Black Bull with my parents and 2 sisters. Although it was August, the weather was chilly. There was a juke box out back on a sort of covered terrace and every time I hear 'Johnny Remember Me' by John Leyton, I am transported back to Barmston. We stayed in a tiny caravan on what is now the huge Barmston Beach Haven site and there was just one tiny shop.We had to walk into the village for certain things and as it rained plenty,the road was covered in huge slugs!! We did have the odd sunny day and have photos of us near those huge conrete blocks that sat on the beach.I remember the ...read more here
Contributed by Sylvia Richardson

Wynton cafe, on the clifftops

I would love to hear from anybody that remembers WYNTON CAFE that was situated on the south cliffs at Barmston. My parents, Terry & Ida McGuire owned & ran the cafe from approx 1966 to 1970. I was just a boy at the time and have very fond memories of Barmston, the hot summers and the cold, isolated snowy winters. I remember standing and watching several bungalows and chalets disappear over the cliffs, my mum would always tell me off for what seemed to me at the time a very exciting adventure. I would go on 'expeditions' alone except for our alsatian 'Zena' and lurcher 'Sheba', and me -  equipped with a catapault, a fishing line and a bag of sweets... ...read more here
Contributed by Tony McGuire

North Humberside memories

Black Bull

I will always remember nights sat outside the Black Bull with my parents and 2 sisters. Although it was August, the weather was chilly. There was a juke box out back on a sort of covered terrace and every time I hear 'Johnny Remember Me' by John Leyton, I am transported back to Barmston. We stayed in a tiny caravan on what is now the huge Barmston Beach Haven site and there was just one tiny shop.We had to walk into the village for certain things and as it rained plenty,the road was covered in huge slugs!! We did have the odd sunny day and have photos of us near those huge conrete blocks that sat on the beach.I remember the ...read more here
A memory of Barmston contributed by Sylvia Richardson

Wynton cafe, on the clifftops

I would love to hear from anybody that remembers WYNTON CAFE that was situated on the south cliffs at Barmston. My parents, Terry & Ida McGuire owned & ran the cafe from approx 1966 to 1970. I was just a boy at the time and have very fond memories of Barmston, the hot summers and the cold, isolated snowy winters. I remember standing and watching several bungalows and chalets disappear over the cliffs, my mum would always tell me off for what seemed to me at the time a very exciting adventure. I would go on 'expeditions' alone except for our alsatian 'Zena' and lurcher 'Sheba', and me -  equipped with a catapault, a fishing line and a bag of sweets... ...read more here
A memory of Barmston contributed by Tony McGuire

Extracts From Barmston & North Humberside books

Barmston, the Bungalows, South Cliff c1965

There are good views both north and south along the coastline, and on a clear day one can see for miles in both directions and out to sea. Once more, coastal erosion is the big problem: it is believed that the sea has claimed two and a half miles of land since Roman times.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Barmston, South Cliff Bungalows c1955

On a fine summer’s day, these bungalows must have looked ideal to the prospective buyer with clean sea air and a beautiful view. Sad to say, Neptune claimed them one by one in the 1970s.
An extract from from"Yorkshire Coastal Memories Photographic Memories".

Barmston, c1955

This, the main part of the village, is built far enough inland to be safe from the ravages of the sea. The Boynton family had a large influence here; they built a fine hall with a moated enclosure, of which some parts still remain.
An extract from from"Yorkshire Coastal Memories Photographic Memories".

Burton Fleming, the Church c1960

The church of St Cuthbert is of Early English origins, but was restored in 1877 and partially rebuilt in brick. There was once a south aisle, but this was removed, as was the chancel arch. A small turret clock, with two dials, was erected in the tower in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s jubilee.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Sewerby, the Hall c1885

The Hall was built in the early 18th century, when the parkland was laid out; it includes the oldest monkey-puzzle trees in the world. The house and grounds were bought by Bridlington Council in 1934 and opened to the public by Amy Johnson. After her death on one of her long-distance flights, her father gave her memorabilia to the Hall, and the Amy Johnson room was opened in 1956.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".