Withernsea, The Donkeys c.1955
Photo ref:
W177035P
Photo ref:
W177035P
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Withernsea was labelled in 1890 as 'a dreary watering place'. Its ambitions to become a resort after the arrival of the railway in 1854 were slow to come to fruition. However, eventually many substantial houses and a pier were built. Here we see donkeys lined up ready to delight the children.
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A Selection of Memories from Withernsea
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Withernsea
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My sister Annette and I have just been sharing memories of this place, before it become Teddys club. We got to go in there rarely but remember after the Guide Parades on Remembrance Day, having squash and crisps in there. Very exciting!
Some of my happiest childhood memories are of the holidays the family spent at Withernsea, staying at my Grandmothers caravan. Her name was Clara Peat and my first visit would have been over 60 years ago. It was the age when most families did not own a car and the only way of getting around was by walking or travelling on the bus. Days out to the seaside were a luxury ...see more
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