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Tuesday 13 November - Godfrey Holmes, 'Withernsea: Hull's Seaside Resort'

Modern Withernsea was a creation of the railway age. Before the Hull and Holderness line arrived in 1854 the twin settlements of Withernsea and Owthorne comprised just 'a handful of houses with a single shop'.    Under chairman Anthony Bannister, a Hull merchant, the railway company had ambitious plans to develop the town.    A palatial hotel was built beside the station but few other buildings were realised.    Nevertheless Withernsea developed on a more modest scale, becoming a popular resort for the people of Hull until the closing of the railway in 1965.     Godfrey Holmes is an author, speaker and feature writer for the Independent newspaper [ more ... ]. Educated at Withernsea High School, he has returned to live in the town since retirement.   New members always welcome !   More information : hedon.history@gmail.com