A large part of King Street, collapsed into the sea in the 18th century. This postcard is from around 1900, showing some of the fishing cobles, an important part of the economy of the village.
Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.
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 This hand tinted postcard view of the Cowbar footbridge has a number of small boats included, possibly a Sunday and so no fishing on this day of rest! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  This postcard view of the harbour at Staithes shows very few boats in view and a very calm seas, perhaps they were all out fishing? Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  This Legg Series postcard shows another rough day in the Cod & Lobster. No fishing that day! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  More a line drawing than a photograph of Staithes we are unsure of the date of this postcard view, we would welcome suggestions as to the date. Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  Again from a glass plate this delightful view of Whitby shows the town as it used to be, believed to be dated from the early 20th century. Image courtesy of Geoff Patton.  This pleasant and often pictured view of the Cross is from a glass plate negative, which despite age is not diminished in clarity. Image courtesy of Geoff Patton.  St Mary’s is a mostly Norman and early English building, with later additions; the interior is a mass of galleries and box pews. This view of the church is the first the brave souls who have ascended the 199 steps have of this magnificent place of worship. Image courtesy of Geoff Patton.  A favourite spot for photographing Staithes, we have several postcards of this view from over the years; the original footbridge now has been replaced with a more substantial structure. Postcard courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  Whitby Harbour; the steam powered vessel on the left of the dock is unidentified, as is the twin masted sailing lugger on the right. Across the harbour several of the buildings seen here have since been demolished. Image courtesy of Geoff Patton. |
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