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Lighthouse shines light on town's historyDavid Reeves / BBCThe lighthouse has been standing in the centre of Withernsea since 1894Towering above the flatness of the Holderness countryside, Withernsea is home to an unusual lighthouse. The 127ft-tall (39m) structure is located in the centre of the town some distance from the shoreline. Opened in 1894, it remained operational until 1976. After its closure it was bought by Kim Kendall in 1986 who transformed it into a museum and visitor centre.

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Why area is known for its hobgoblins and fairiesBBCA boggle, similar to this depiction of a bog spirit from Tophill Low nature reserve in East Yorkshire, was an imaginary hobgoblin said to bring fearHobgoblins, dancing fairies and water with magic powers form part of the stories being told in an exhibition exploring myths and folklore.

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The hidden rivers under Beverley's ancient lanesBBC/David ReevesResearcher Kloskk Tyrer has been researching Beverley's hidden waterwaysWhat happened to Beverley's medieval waterways and why were women publicly punished at its town centre pond? The BBC's Hidden East Yorkshire podcast has been taking a deep dive in search of the answers to these questions and many more in its latest episode.