| Redcar | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Redcar Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 33,100 |
| OS grid reference | NZ612242 |
| • London | 261.3 mi |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | REDCAR |
| Postcode district | TS10 |
| Dialling code | 01642 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
Redcar is the largest town in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland[1], a unitary authority ceremonially in North Yorkshire and in the North East region.
History
editOnly during the 1800s did Redcar rise from being a small fishing hamlet into a town; until 1867 it was part of the parishes of Marske-by-the-Sea and Upleatham. In 1890, the town had a population of around 2500, was well-lit and relied heavily on tourism[2].