Marsden Rock & The Grotto. (4K)

HISTORY
In 1782 Jack Bates (aka Jack the Blaster) and his wife Jessie used dynamite from a local quarry to blast a large cave into the the side of this coastal cliff at Marsden Bay in South Shields creating themselves a rent-free home on the beach. Before long Jack became involved with smuggling activities, allowing smugglers to hide contraband cargo from abroad in the coastal caves. The Grotto exchanged hands many times and was gradually developed into an Inn with several rooms through the 19th Century. Its notorious and often criminal history forms the basis of several popular legends and ghost stories including that of Jack the Jibber, a smuggler who was reputedly murdered by his fellow criminals after selling information to HM Customs. It is said that he was hung in a barrel in a cave close to the present lift shaft and left to starve.
The Grotto
Coast Road
South Shields NE34 7BS

[@DominicWade]

Used to love coming here, magical place. I have fond memories of having a drink in the beer garden looking out to sea or watching the birds.

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Sounds great!

[@northeastpyro8796]

Was there yesterday. Lovely

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

It is Lovely. Thanks for watching.

[@rolededrone5263]

Very good 👍

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thank you.

[@commonman131]

Looks better painted white, visited many times and it was white but still a great place to visit. Nothing like it anywhere. The restaurant was upstairs in them days.

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Havent been in for years, the current owners have put a lot of work into it.

[@Steve53]

Great video i should make an effort to see the site.

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

You will like it there.

[@flyingthroughhistory7211]

Very nice, a future video for me :)

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Yes it’s a lovely place.

[@MainlightDrone]

This is really neat. I can't help but wonder what it looks like in a storm.

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks for watching.

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

looks nice with the tide in 😊👍

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks for watching.

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

@@PeaceDroneAerialVideo your welcome 👍

[@agostinobrienza9501]

Fantastic upload.... I loved it !!! Congrats !!!

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks for watching.

[@stephensutcliffe1555]

@@PeaceDroneAerialVideo what is the name of this piece of music ? also thank you for the upload.