Marske-by-the-Sea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marske-by-the-Sea |
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| OS grid reference | NZ634222 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | REDCAR |
| Postcode district | TS11 |
| Dialling code | 01642 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Marske-by-the-Sea is a village located on the coast in North Yorkshire, England. It's part of the Redcar and Cleveland area. You can find it between the popular seaside towns of Redcar and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Marske is a quiet village, not a busy holiday resort itself. It belongs to the larger civil parish of Saltburn, Marske and New Marske.
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A Look Back: Marske's History
Marske is a very old place! It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This was a huge survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record everything in England.
The village's St Germain's Church was built a long time ago. A bishop named Ægelric officially opened it between 1042 and 1056. In 1180, Marske had to pay a fine because some people from the village were involved in taking things from a Norwegian ship.
Marske's Airfield: RFC Marske
During the First World War, the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) had an important base here. It was called Marske Aerodrome. They had a landing strip and schools for pilots.
A famous writer, 'Captain' W. E. Johns, stayed at RFC Marske. He wrote the popular Biggles adventure books. He was there from April to August in 1918.
The very first flight of a special plane, the Bristol M1C Monoplane (also known as The Red Devil), happened at this aerodrome. Later, the RAF (Royal Air Force) used the airfield too.
After the Second World War, the airfield became a factory area. Now, it's a housing estate called The Landings. The streets there have cool names related to planes, like Avro Close and De Havilland Drive!
What Marske Does: Economy
Most people who live in Marske work outside the village. They often work in nearby cities like Middlesbrough or Redcar.
Marske has many local shops for everyday needs. There are also some small factories on the Industrial Estate. One company there makes labels and barcodes.
You can still see a bit of old-fashioned sea fishing here. Fishermen use special boats called cobles and tractors to launch them from the beach.
Famous Buildings: Landmarks
Marske has two very grand old houses that stand out.
- Marske Hall was built around 1625. It used to be the home of the important Zetland family. In 1964, it became a home for people with disabilities. It was run by a charity called Leonard Cheshire for 55 years. In 2019, it was sold to a private company.
- Cliff House stands right on the cliffs, looking out over the beach. It was built in the 1800s as a holiday home. It belonged to the Pease family, who were very important in business. They helped build the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which later came to Marske.
The village also has its own post office, a doctor's surgery, a leisure centre, and a library. You can find different churches here, including Methodist, Baptist, Church of England, and Roman Catholic ones. There are also five pubs in the village.
The tower of St Germain's church is very old. It was kept standing near the cliff edge on purpose. It acts as a helpful guide for fishermen out in the North Sea.
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Cliff House*
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The Ship Inn*
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Grade I listed Marske Hall*
Many of Marske's historic buildings are on High Street and Redcar Road. You can also find some on Church Street, Cliff Terrace, East Street, and The Garth.
Winkies Castle: A Special Museum
Marske has a unique museum called Winkies Castle. It's not a real castle, but a very old cottage from the 1600s! It used to belong to a shoemaker named Jack Anderson.
The story goes that the museum got its name from Jack's cat, Winkie. The museum is run by volunteers and is open from Easter Saturday until the end of September each year.
Inside, you'll find over 6,000 items! They have changing exhibitions, and one unusual item is a two-headed lamb named "Bill and Ben." Jack Anderson saved the building from being knocked down in 1968. He turned it into a community museum for everyone to enjoy.
Getting Around: Transport
Marske has two train stations: Longbeck and Marske railway station. These stations connect you to Darlington railway station. The main road through Marske is the A1085 Coast Road and High Street.
There are also several bus services run by Arriva North East that serve Marske.
Learning in Marske: Education
Marske-by-the-Sea has three primary schools for younger students: Errington Primary School, Westgarth Primary School, and St Bede's R.C. Primary School.
For secondary school, students can attend Outwood Academy Bydales, which is right in the village. Other options nearby include Rye Hills Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary in Redcar, and Huntcliff School in Saltburn.
Staying Active: Sport
If you like martial arts, Marske-by-the-Sea has an ITF Tae Kwon Do School.
The village also has two football teams: Marske United F.C., which has been a champion in the Northern League, and Marske F.C. Besides football, there's a cricket club and a badminton club for sports fans.
Famous Faces: Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Marske:
- Paul Jarvis, a famous England and Yorkshire cricketer, grew up here. You can even see his Yorkshire cricket jumper at the Marske cricket club!
- The famous writer Charles Dickens visited Marske around 1844. He came to see the grave of Captain Cook's father.
- 'Captain' W. E. Johns, who wrote the Biggles books, was based at the RFC Marske airfield during the First World War.
- Charlotte Hughes, who lived to be the oldest person ever recorded in the United Kingdom, lived in Marske.
- In the 1970s, Albert Padmore, a cricketer from the West Indies, lived in Marske.
- Football players Robbie Stockdale and Cameron Park, who played for Middlesbrough Football Club, both grew up in Marske.
- Singer and songwriter Georgina Anderson was from Marske. She sadly passed away from cancer at age 15 in 2013 and went to Bydales Secondary School.
- Actor-playwright and singer-songwriter Shaun Lawton was born in nearby New Marske in 1941.
- Enid Scudamore-Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, a racehorse breeder, was born at Marske Hall in 1878.
- Singer and comedian Paul Vickers also grew up in Marske.
