At the northern end of Withernsea’s concrete promenade and granite boulders is a flight of stairs from the beach to the top of the promenade. Beyond this some boulders were deposited (see above) but it is surprising how little coastal erosion there has been north of these. There was some expectation that reinforcing bits of

Withernsea beach at low tide reveals an expanse of sandy beach that would be the envy of many more prestigious seaside towns. In fact the whole of the Holderness coast is made up of pristine sandy beaches often completely deserted, although this is, to a large extent, a result of there being very few access

Today’s photo shows a view of Swine church in the middle distance as taken from the top of Bransholme Castle. Attended an excellent guided walk recently to Bransholme Castle led by Neil who works at the Hull History Centre, this being their contribution to the Hull Heritage Week. His detailed knowledge was very impressive and

Have just completed preparing the quarterly newsletter for the Friends of Pearson Park, my 17th. On Saturday last was highlighting the once green areas off Spring Bank. It was the latest of my monthly guided walks highlighting Hull’s green areas (although this was once green areas). Started at Morpeth St. and spoke about the once

An easy one mile walk that takes in the eastern part of Beverley Westward. I start at Grayburn Lane car park as I have to park there (very expensive). Exit on to Lairgate and on to North Bar within, possibly stopping off at Memorial Gardens, St. Mary’s Beverley’s first detached cemetery. On through the late

The photo above shows the particularly well prepared information board at Pickering Park, just inside the main gates. Following on from the previous blog the question arises as to whether Christopher Pickering was competing with T.R. Ferens (East Park) with a view to ensuring that west Hull had as good a park as east Hull?