Turner bequeathed 5000. for founding a Free Grammar School here, which was erected in 1709, by Cholmley Turner, Esq. Mr. John Irvine, the family steward, holds the sine-cure office of Master, and the Rev. Mr. Shaw, the minister of Kirkleatham, that of Usher. The delightful scenery, and extensive prospects, with which this place is surrounded, conspire to attract the admiration of all who visit and contemplate its beauties. Few people now resort to it for the purpose of bathing, in consequence of its being a greater distance from the sea than Redcar. The air is remarkably salubrious, the sands extensive and peculiarly fine.
Churches Here are photographs of Churches etc.
Christ Church , Coatham. All Saints' Church , Dormanstown. The Roman Catholic Church , Dormanstown. There is further information about this parish from Bulmer's 1890 History and Directory of the North Riding. FHS These pages are intended for personal use only, so please respect the conditions of use.