This image clearly shows the former road for Runswick as it zigzagged down the hillside to the village.
Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.
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 A view of Runswick including the former lifeboat house (now the Inshore Rescue boathouse). Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A hand tinted postcard of locals taking the sun in Runswick. The un-metalled road gives an impression that this dates from the early 20th century. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A more modern dual view of the 199 steps at Whitby and the next view after descending the steps of Church Street; before returning to the Market Place. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  An early hand tinted view across the harbour showing St Michael’s Church and other ancient buildings along the harbour side were all demolished, as were the Angel Vaults on Dock End. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson & Keith Bowers.  Possibly a Bank Holiday view of the West pier, judging by the outfits in the late 1920s. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  A Judge’s postcard view of Tate Hill pier with the Abbey dominating the skyline behind. Judith Brennan queries: “Is this Tate Hill Pier?” Researches reveal that Tate Hill pier has had several names over the centuries; originally Burgess pier (named after the Burgesses of Whitby who constructed the original structure) before trustees where appointed to manage the piers. It was also known as the Little pier till it was extended in 1766 to it’s present length of 105 yards. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers, thanks to Judith Brennan for the query. Additonal information courtesy of Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and others.  This delightful scene is taken from a local postcard producer – H. Sayer, Post Office, Runswick – perhaps he was in competition with Tom Watson of Lythe? Titled ‘The Promenade, Sandsend’ is quite a bit of artistic licence; considering it is the road along the front. Today it is often ‘bathed’ from the sea on high tides; but more limiting is the traffic, either parked on the left hand side or the rapidly moving traffic. Image courtesy of Joan Jemson.  This postcard view of Staithes, towards the harbour was being used as a Christmas card in 1904. Image courtesy of Ann Wedgewood and Keith Bowers.  A Valentine’s series postcard post marked 1904, showing a quiet village undisturbed by motor traffic. How different today? Image courtesy of Ann Wedgewood and Keith Bowers. |
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