Withernsea
Withernsea is a small town in the English unitary authority East Riding of Yorkshire. According to the census of 2001 had a total of 5,980 inhabitants Withernsea. Just northwest of the city crosses the prime meridian the North Sea coast.
History
Like many other seaside resorts has also Withernsea a wide promenade. Half way there are the Pier Towers, the entrance to a 364 -meter pier. It was built in 1877 and cost £ 12,000. She took over time damage from continuous wear through the surf as well as several ship collisions in the years 1880, 1888 and 1903. In the 1930s, the end of the bridge was dismantled and restored the remaining part.
Middle of the 19th century, the Hull and Holderness Railway was built, which Kingston upon Hull with Withernsea Association ( via Keyingham and Patrington ). It was used mainly for vacation trips Victorian working families and provided for the strengthening of the economic situation of the city. The railway line was shut down in 1964; today, you can see the remains of the track more.
The landmark of the city is the 38 m high lighthouse. He is not longer in operation, but now houses a museum about the 1926 born in Withernsea actress Kay Kendall.
As in most British holiday resorts declined due to the favorable Mediterranean competition in recent decades, the number of overnight stays steady. However, can still be found a significant influx of tourists from June to August.
The city's economy is focused on the retail trade and in the summer on the sale of souvenirs and beach accessories. Also make the gambling halls at this time the most revenue. However, the town's largest employer is the local secondary school. She specializes in the areas of technology and the humanities.
There is a golf course and a leisure center consisting of a gymnasium and an indoor pool. Various pubs are to be found everywhere in the city.
Withernsea has a private hospital and a police station of Humberside Police.
Sons and daughters of the town
- Kenny Baker (1921-1999), musician
- Kay Kendall (1926-1959), actress