Winkies Castle
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Winkies Castle is the oldest house in Marske-by-the-Sea[citation needed], North Yorkshire, England dating back to the 17th century. It was saved from being demolished by a former cobbler, Jack Anderson, in 1968 who turned it into a community museum and bequeathed it to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.
The house's name comes from a cat, named Winkie, who once lived there. The museum has over 6,000 articles; including a two-headed lamb who is called "Bill and Ben".
The house has rotating exhibitions.
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Cobbler's curious castle unveiled. Northern Echo. This is the North East (2002). Retrieved on February 19, 2006.
Welcome to Winkies Castle: A memorial to cobbler Jack. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council (2005). Retrieved on February 19, 2006.
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