Ruswarp

From Conservapedia

Ruswarp is a village located about 1.8 miles from the famous fishing port / tourist resort of Whitby, North Yorkshire, England.

The village is the 2nd to last stop on the Esk Valley Railway to/from Middlesbrough before the line comes to an end at Whitby. The level crossing leading in & out of the Station is connected almost directly to a railway bridge going over the river.

The River Esk (the Yorkshire version - there's several in the UK with the same name) also passes through it, on it's final stage through the Estuary leading into Whitby Harbour and out into the North Sea. the main species to fish for in it being Salmon, Sea Trout & Brown Trout (all methods allowed).

For a long time, the village's main industry was provided by Ruswarp Mill, but that closed down sometime between 1988-1990, and has since been converted into apartments.

The village's 2 main surviving features are the road bridge next to the level crossing (recently repainted in 2006), which was built from components from the same place as Sydney Harbour Bridge... and Ruswarp Church, with it's tall spire & clock face (St. Bartholomew's).

There are 3 main retailers in the village - The Grocery Store & Off license, operated by the Duck family for over 50years.

- A Post Office (ear marked for closure at time of writing this entry)

- A Butchers shop (with a reputation for some of the best Pork Pies in the area).

Other businesses include: - The Bridge Inn (next to the level crossing)
- Ruswarp Pleasure Boats
- Ruswarp Car Sales
- McNeil's Country Store
- BATA Country Store
- Ruswarp Hall Hotel
- Chainbridge Riverside Retreats (holiday cottages)
- A Miniature Railway
- Esk Leisure (a 9 hole Golf Course, with Cafe)
- JD's Photography & Web Design

The village has its own Primary school (Ruswarp C of E), which was enlarged around 1990 & a recently refurbished Village Hall.

Related Links

Ducks Grocery Store - includes guide to local attractions.