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Withernsea Lighthouse to Honor Local Stars
7 Mar
Summary
- Withernsea Lighthouse receives £3,000 grant for new exhibition.
- Exhibition will showcase notable figures like Kenny Baker and Amanda Salmon.
- Kay Kendall, a 1950s film star, is also featured in a permanent display.
A new exhibition, 'Stories from the Seaside,' is set to open at Withernsea Lighthouse, thanks to a £3,000 grant from the Humber Museums Partnership. The exhibition will celebrate notable individuals from the East Yorkshire town.
It will feature the accomplishments of various talented people, such as jazz musician Kenny Baker, football manager Stuart Gray, and West End actress Amanda Salmon. This new display will work alongside a long-standing exhibition about Kay Kendall, a prominent British actress of the 1950s.
Kendall, who starred in films like 'Genevieve,' was born in Withernsea. Her sister Kim Kendall established the lighthouse as a museum in 1986. The project aims to bring local stories to life, ensuring visitors discover the diverse talents connected to the seaside town.
