Flamborough Head Chalk Tower's opening up a fantastic plan - The Yorkshire Post says
It is fantastic that keepers of Flamborough Head’s unusual Chalk Tower – an unforgettable sight to those who have seen it – want to open it up to more visitors.
Anything that brings the history of the Yorkshire Coast to life for locals and tourists alike is cause for celebration.
And this particular landmark has plenty of history: built between 1669 and 1674, it is believed to be one of the tallest chalk buildings in the world and the oldest surviving lighthouse in England.
Over the years it has been used for signalling, adopted as a wire station and been handy in times of war as a look-out spot.
The Friends of the Chalk Tower now takes care of the site and retired University of York archaeologist Andrew Jones, who is involved, says: “We want to hold exhibitions and events there rather than it just be an empty shell.”
Yet again, it would be an example of Yorkshire’s enterprising heritage lovers sharing their own passion for all of our enjoyment.