The Small Town of Hornsea - East Riding of Yorkshire

The small town of Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire,in the country.
England is what is called a seaside resort town in thatHornsea, as a seaside resort town, features long
country. It lies in the northeastern reaches of thepromenade, along which is located tourist-type shops
country, along the North Sea coastline, at the easternand stores, in addition to booths and stands selling
end of the Trans Pennine Trail. The trail itself istrinkets and other items related to seaside recreation
designed for easy hiking or walking activities and is oneand tourism. Additionally, the town benefits from lying
of several reasons for tourism activities involving theclose to a large natural lake, Hornsea Mere, which is
town.popular as both a bird sanctuary and as a water
Hornsea enjoys a current population of around 8300sports venue, especially for sailing.
people. It was once well-known for a certain brand ofAt one time, Hornsea played hosted to a portion of an
pottery which took the name of Hornsea as its brand.active rail line, the Hull and Hornsea Railway, from 1854
There is still a museum revolving around Hornseato 1964. The line connected the town to the much
pottery located in the town, on its main street. Alarger city of Hull. It is today a part of the Trans
historical curiosity, Bettison's Folly, is a Grade 2 listedPennine Trail and is a well-maintained section featuring
tower building constructed in the mid-19th century. Itwalking and cycling paths.
contains a retractable flagpole, the only kind of its type