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Ladies, gentlemen and especially the young folk. Edward Watkin esquire (soon to be Sir Edward) at your service. They called me the Railway King. For reasons I am too modest to explain here. But let me just say that it was I that brought the railway to Cleethorpes.

So, what are we doing on the Beach? Read on, and all will be revealed.

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Hi. Try these fun ways to find out more about Cleethorpes.

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Ah, there you are. As you can see, we are on The Beach. Before we start, I have a small task for you.

When you finish it, you'll get your first badge.

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Ah, the seaside! Good for the health. Good for the spirits. Good for the people of Grimsby. And beyond. This could be a most popular resort. Look around at this wonderful beach. Enjoy the sea air. The fine views. The bracing sea. Nothing beats a walk along the beach to clear the mind. Away from school and the working day. It's the perfect place to dream and scheme. In a good way, of course.

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There are lots of fun things to do at The Beach

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There's nothing quite like a promenade stroll. Leave your daily cares behind, for a little while at least. In my day, it was the place to see and be seen. But it's not just about parading your finery. The promenade has a serious practical purpose too. See how it runs all the way along the beach? That helps preserve the Cleethorpes coastline and get people safely on and off the sand. Now, I have a difficult task for you: to build the longest-lasting sand wall you possibly can. But don't worry, I'll help you.

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We can all dream. But how do you turn dreams into reality? Watkin had brilliant ideas. He also made things happen. He could see the bigger picture. That's the tricky part.

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With a big thank you to…

The Digital Heritage Ambassadors and their teachers from…
Laceby Acres Academy
St Peter’s C of E Primary Academy
Waltham Tollbar Academy
Cleethorpes Academy
Ormiston Maritime Academy

Geoff Scargill & The Watkin Society
ABP Grimsby
Ørsted
NH Case Limited
Alfred Enderby
Grimsby Town FC
North East Lincolnshire Council
Res Digital

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Wide Sky Design
For
Heritage Lincolnshire

Made possible by
NLHF Create North East Lincolnshire Historic England Funded by UK Government
Remember to always

Dream Big
Think Big

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Show me the Beach

Beaches are made of sand. But what is sand made of?

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Show me the Beach

Beaches are made of sand. But what is sand made of?

Show me the Beach