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Filey, Yorkshire - from the South Cliff, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Filey, Yorkshire - from the South Cliff, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Filey, Yorkshire - from the South Cliff, 1858. This town is situated...at the head of a bay, upon cliffs more than a hundred feet above the level of the ocean; its clayey encampment forming a curious contrast with the white chalky headland which skirts it on the southeastern side, and its still more extraordinary reef of rocks, called Filey Brigg, which, running out far into the briny deep, forms a natural, breakwater on its northeastern aspect...The stratification of these rocks, which are composed of calcareous grit, is exceedingly regular. The gigantic roll of the German Ocean, even in its calmer moments, meeting this obstruction to its resistless wave, expends its force in surf and roar; whilst on its sheltered side the yacht or the smallest boat rides in perfect safety and repose...Wandering, after a storm...abundant food for contemplation presents itself in the great variety of shells, coralines, agates, which are constantly to be found after a little search...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Filey, Yorkshire - from the South Cliff, 1858
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is an evocative photograph that transports us back in time to this quaint coastal town nestled at the head of a bay in North Yorkshire, England. The image, captured from the South Cliff over a century and a half ago, showcases Filey's unique geographical features that have captivated visitors for generations. Perched on cliffs more than a hundred feet above the ocean, Filey boasts a striking contrast between its clayey encampment and the white chalky headland to the southeast. The most remarkable feature, however, is the natural breakwater on its northeastern aspect – Filey Brigg, a reef of rocks that extends far into the North Sea. The stratification of these calcareous grit rocks is exceptionally regular, creating a mesmerizing pattern that adds to the town's allure. The relentless German Ocean, even in its calmer moments, meets this obstruction with surf and roar, while on its sheltered side, yachts or even the smallest boats can sail in perfect safety and tranquility. Wandering along the shoreline after a storm, one is rewarded with an abundance of food for contemplation. The great variety of shells, corallines, and agates that can be found after a little search serve as a testament to the rich marine life that once thrived in these waters. This photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1858, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to appreciate the raw beauty and power of nature that continues to captivate and inspire visitors to Filey, Yorkshire, to this very day.
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