|
|
|
|
|
|
Stray Cafe Redcar
First built in 1917 by the King Family. During the war years the Cafe was shut down and used by the RAF as a training base. It has been said that Churchill had a coffee there. I know if it had been the present leaseholder,Samantha, it would have been an excellent cup
After the war before it was reopened as a cafe, it was used as a meeting house by the old Gentlemen of Redcar to have a good gossip.
This cafe was for many years in the family of Chris Rea the well-known singer, many of his songs being inspired by the town and location, such as 'On the Beach' and 'Gone Fishing'.
The old building on a cold wintry day did not look too inviting. So in 2006 Samantha, who had been the leaseholder since 1988, applied to rebuild and in the summer of 2007 the present building was opened.
Please contact me if you have any history or photos of the Stray Cafe.
Email |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
To Purchase Prints - |
|
|
|
|
|
|