is commemorated on the town's war memorial. Speed record breaker Sir Malcolm Campbell set his first speed record (138.08 mph, unofficial) while driving Blue Bird on Saltburn Sands on 17 June 1922. Deep Purple and Whitesnake lead vocalist David Coverdale (now a United States citizen) grew up in the Red Lodge on Marine Parade, now known as Red Gables. American astronaut Nicholas Patrick was born in Saltburn. Professional footballers and football managers George Hardwick, Tony Mowbray and Graeme Murty were all born in Saltburn. Astrophysicist Carole Ann Haswell, who has discovered several exoplanets, was born in Saltburn. References External links The Earthbeat Centre Local Community Website History of Saltburn by the Sea . Seaside resorts in England Places in the Tees Valley Port cities and towns of the North Sea Surfing locations in England Towns in North Yorkshire Populated coastal places in Redcar and Cleveland