Withernsea Lighthouse from Arthur Street
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Withernsea Lighthouse from Arthur Street
Image: © David Hillas Taken: 27 Jun 2012
Situated in Hull Road HU19 2DY, this lighthouse dates from 1892 having been built over a period of 18 months, and is 127 feet high in the middle of the town. It shone its beam towards the North Sea until the 1st July 1976 when it was no longer needed. Subsequently, it was opened to the public to climb its 144 steps to the top and has views over Withernsea and East Yorkshire. Also, there is a museum at its base of RNLI and HM Coastguard exhibits, displays and old photographs. It is a permanent memorial to the film actress, Kay Kendall who was born a stones throw away at Stanley House in Hull Road. Besides the museum, there is also a local history room with documents, photos and models from Withernsea's past, including the Queens Hotel and the Railway Station.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.731019
Longitude
0.029014