{"product_id":"9781837051991-cleethorpes-the-creation-of-a-seaside-resort","title":"Cleethorpes","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Creation of a Seaside Resort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly researched, and beautifully illustrated, this is essential reading for residents and visitors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleethorpes was originally three small farming and fishing hamlets on the Lincolnshire coast, which later combined and eventually developed into a thriving seaside resort.\u003c\/strong\u003e This book examines the early history of the hamlets, and the reader is taken on a journey through their years as a quiet bathing place, when transport posed difficulties to potential holidaymakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe railway revolutionised Cleethorpes, making it a favourite venue for the inhabitants of nearby manufacturing districts. The railway company became Cleethorpes' leading developer, creating a bustling Victorian resort. In the 20th century the Cleethorpes municipal authority superseded the railway company as resort developer, carrying out an enterprising programme of resort expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author describes the resort's attractions, which in its heyday lured multitudes of visitors. In later decades, Cleethorpes' trade fluctuated dramatically, but there are promising signs of an up-turn in the resort's prospects as it enters the 21st century. Thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated, \u003cem\u003eCleethorpes: The Creation of a Seaside Resort\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for residents and visitors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56642961539446,"sku":"9781837051991","price":12.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_39155977_e911b55a-867d-46b7-886c-7f428153d108.jpg?v=1766440458","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781837051991-cleethorpes-the-creation-of-a-seaside-resort","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}