Redcar is a seaside resort and town in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it lies 7.5 miles east-north-east of Middlesbrough. Redcar occupies a low lying site by the sea. Redcar originated as a fishing town in the 14th century. Until the mid 19th century it was a sub-parish of Marske-by-the-sea, mentioned in the doomsday book.
Fishing boat on the old promenade.
Redcar sea front.
Wall painting or some people would say graffiti.
Pests of every seaside town - seagulls.
REDCAR BEACON.
In 2010 plans for a new vertical pier was accepted and construction started in 2011. In September 2012 the name Redcar Beacon was chosen. In 2013 it was nominated for the building design carbuncle cup for worst new building. It came third in the whole of the UK. The beacon is 80 feet tall and has seven floors. There are 132 steps plus a lift. The beacon took 12 months to build. It offers tourists 360 degree views of Redcar seafront.
ZETLAND LIFEBOAT MUSEUM.
Houses the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world. Over 200 years ago, 7th October 1802 marked a very important event in the history of maritime rescue. On that date the Zetland lifeboat arrived at Redcar on the north east coast of England and began its illustrious service to the seafarers who risked their lives to ply their trade round the shores of Britain. The lifeboatmen who manned the Zetland saved over 500 lives. The day we visited Redcar`s Zetland lifeboat museum it was very busy. So was unable to take any photo`s of the lifeboat as it was too crowded. Never mind we are intending to go back later in the year, so I had to make do by taking photographs of the building instead.
Redcar seafront sculpture celebrating the history of the steelmaking industry.
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OK. This is really nice. But, I do have to agree with the general assessment of the Beacon. Kinda ugly. But, hey. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Right? I was looking at the boat trailer in the first photo. I see the tires are at the back of it. Over here they seem to be a bit more centered on the trailer frame to balance the load more for the vehicle pulling it. Then again it's hooked to a tractor so I guess it's really going down the road. I like the lifeboat museum. Nice looking building. The wall painting is definitely art, not graffiti. I do like the sculpture. Interesting looking. You did good here. Redcar is a fascinating place to visit it seems to me. Good photos as always, my friend.
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