Two time capsules have been buried in a seaside town to mark the near-completion of a public square regeneration and a school’s 70th anniversary.
The capsules are part of the Marske Square regeneration project in Marske-by-the-Sea, led by Beyond Housing in collaboration with Tivoli Group, Redcar and Cleveland councillors, and the nearby Errington Primary School.
Sarah Rule, headteacher at Errington Primary School, said: "The community has been incredibly supportive in assisting with memories of Marske-by-the-Sea to go into the time capsules.
"We are immensely proud to be a part of Marske's history and have thought long and hard about what it is like living in such a wonderful place today.
"We hope that in years to come, people can open the capsules and see what a beautiful place Marske is to grow, play, live and learn in."
Kendra Evans, a Redcar and Cleveland Borough councillor, said: "Being able to include the time capsules during the refurbishment of Marske Square is a wonderful idea.
"Thank you Beyond Housing and Tivoli for being able to facilitate this and ensuring they were encapsulated safely.
"Having Errington Primary School involved was a fantastic way to help commemorate its 70th anniversary.
"By the time the capsules are opened, hopefully Errington Primary will have celebrated another 70 successful years, and the square itself will have seen thousands of happy faces enjoying the new space."
Items placed inside the capsules include letters from pupils, school memorabilia, a Marske United football programme, a broken PS3 controller, a train ticket, scouting items, USBs and SD cards with photos and videos, and a copy of The Northern Echo.
Tanya Spedding, asset planning manager at Beyond Housing, said: "The time capsules were buried as part of Beyond Housing’s wider regeneration of Marske Square.
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"The project aims to enhance the square’s functionality and character while supporting community use and sustainability."
The regeneration scheme includes improved pedestrian walkways, more seating areas, new planting, rain gardens, and reclaimed sandstone walls topped with timber benches.
The upgraded space will continue to serve as a central hub for community events such as markets, fairground rides, and the annual Christmas parade.
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