THE DIARY OF WILLIAM SELLERS

Wreck in Cayton Bay July 1,912
The Scarborough pleasure steamer ‘Cambria’ returnming from Robin Hood’s Bay missed the harbour in a fog and went ashore in Cayton Bay.
The passengers and crew were taken off in lifeboats and cobles.
The steamer was refloated a few days later.
July 15^th National Insurance Scheme commenced
August. Farm fire at Mr Cranswicks at Grindale. Damage estimated at £150- August 13^th Harry Piercy found drowned in Crawfords pond at Reighton
August. Found large mushroom 14 inches in diameter
-//- James Witty of Speeton run over by manure cart at North Dale farm. Although seriously injured he made a quick recovery and was able to return to work in the course of about a month.
Sept. A number of fine primroses were found on the cliffs at the end of this month and the beginning of October.
Nov. The body of an unknown man was found on the sands between Speeton and Reighton and was buried at Reighton a few days later without being identified.
Dec. The weather continues mild and dull. A good number of primroses were gathered up to Christmas. A bullock weighing 220 stones was sold at the Xmas market for £185.
The buyer afterwards refused £250 at Hull.