Staithes was once one of the largest fishing ports on the north east coast of the United Kingdom and an important source of the minerals jet , Iron, Alum and Potash. Staithes today is a very attractive tourist destination of great interest to both the amateur and professional Geologist. This section of the UK is known as the "Dinosaur Coast" being predominantly of the Middle and Lower Lias Period.Di's PS - This was all cribbed!!!
Enough of the travelogue, we went here after lunch in fine weather which made a welcome change from the recent dismal rain and low temperatures. We walked down the cobbled street to the harbour and a small beach where Tim chased stones. No ice cream today as people eating it were being attacked by seagulls.
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