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'''Withernsea Lighthouse''' is an inland [[lighthouse]] that stands in the middle of the town of [[Withernsea]] in the [[East Riding of Yorkshire]], [[England]]. The lighthouse stands 127 feet (38 m) high and took 18 months to build between 1892 and 1894. Formerly owned and run by [[Trinity House]] of London, it ceased operation on |
'''Withernsea Lighthouse''' is an inland [[lighthouse]] that stands in the middle of the town of [[Withernsea]] in the [[East Riding of Yorkshire]], [[England]]. The lighthouse stands 127 feet (38 m) high and took 18 months to build between 1892 and 1894. Formerly owned and run by [[Trinity House]] of London, it ceased operation on 1 July 1976 and is now used as a museum. |
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==Lighthouse today== |
==Lighthouse today== |
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Views from the lamp room in the Withernsea Lighthouse are breathtaking, especially after climbing the 144 steps. |
Views from the lamp room in the Withernsea Lighthouse are breathtaking, especially after climbing the 144 steps. |
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The lighthouse and adjoining lighthouse keepers' houses are now a [[Grade II listed building]]. |
The lighthouse and adjoining lighthouse keepers' houses are now a [[Grade II listed building]].<ref>{{NHLE|num=1083470|desc=Withernsea Lighthouse and adjoining pair of lighthouse keepers cottages|accessdate=25 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:47, 25 June 2014
Withernsea Lighthouse is an inland lighthouse that stands in the middle of the town of Withernsea in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The lighthouse stands 127 feet (38 m) high and took 18 months to build between 1892 and 1894. Formerly owned and run by Trinity House of London, it ceased operation on 1 July 1976 and is now used as a museum.
Lighthouse today
The base of the lighthouse features RNLI and HM Coastguard exhibits, with models and old photographs. These record the history of ship-wrecks in the area and detail the Withernsea lifeboats and crews who saved 87 lives between 1862 and 1913. It also depicts the history of the nearby Spurn lifeboats.
The local history room has Victorian and Edwardian photos of the town including the pier and railway.
There is a Kay Kendall memorial to the 1950s film star, who was born in the town.
Views from the lamp room in the Withernsea Lighthouse are breathtaking, especially after climbing the 144 steps.
The lighthouse and adjoining lighthouse keepers' houses are now a Grade II listed building.[1]
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- Lighthouses completed in 1894
- Towers completed in 1894
- Lighthouses in England
- Visitor attractions in the East Riding of Yorkshire
- Buildings and structures in the East Riding of Yorkshire
- Grade II listed buildings in the East Riding of Yorkshire
- Grade II listed lighthouses
- Holderness
- Lighthouse museums in England
- Museums in the East Riding of Yorkshire