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Perched on the Durham coast just south of Sunderland, Seaham is a town defined by its relationship with the North Sea and its industrial past. Once a busy coal-mining hub, it has spent the last few decades reclaiming its shoreline, resulting in the expansive, rugged cliff-top walks and sandy bays seen today. At the heart of the town is the harbor and the restored marina, while to the north lies the historically significant St Mary the Virgin, one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon churches in the country. Geographically, the area is famous for its "sea glass," smooth fragments of Victorian-era glass washed up on the beaches from former local bottle works. While the town center offers practical amenities and a growing number of independent businesses along the seafront, its main draw remains its connectivity; the local railway station and the nearby A19 provide straightforward links to the larger centers of Durham and Newcastle, making it a functional coastal base with a distinct local character.