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Pleasure Ground / Memorial Gardens

 

Floral Hall and War Memorial Withernsea
Picture from 1923 showing the original location of the war memorial on Pier Road with the Floral Hall in the background. (from Jack Whittaker)
The Floral Hall was built in 1922 and was a popular venue for dances, concerts and entertainments. It was used by the troops stationed in Withernsea during the 2nd world war as a training centre. Unfortunately the hall burned down in the late 40's.

 

Big Wheel
Big Wheel seen from Pier Road. The Big wheel and other rides were constructed in the 50's

 

Promenade and big wheel
Big wheel.

 

 

Boating Mere
Boating Mere and Big Wheel

 

Boating Mere, Withernsea

 

Boating Mere, Withernsea
The Boating Mere about 1940. The trench to the right held the tracks for a minature railway, the "Withernsea Express" The passengers heads can just be seen over the rim of the boating lake. (from Jack Whittaker )

 

Boating Mere
Motor boats on the Boating Mere.

 

Pleasure Ground Withernsea
Boaring mere and Pleasure Ground c1955 Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.

 

 

Pleasure Grounds
The Pleasure Ground c1955 Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.

 

 

Pleasure Ground Withernsea
Pleasure Ground c1960 Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.

 

Boating Pool

 

 

 

Memorial Gardens Withernsea
Memorial Gardens now.

 

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