A postcard view of Staithes postmarked 5th August, 1941, is obviously pre World War II. It shows the village much as it is today, although the breakwaters are not as prominent.
Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.
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 A John Thomas Ross postcard view of a window glass found in Whitby in 1770. Ross was a prolific postcard producer in Whitby, one of many who plied their trade in the town; catering to the demands of Victorian and later visitors to the town. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett, information regarding John Thomas Ross courtesy of “Ruth Wilcock – Whitby Photographers”.  Our postcard view shows a multitude of herring boats moored in Whitby harbour, perhaps it was Sunday; but for whatever reason there are a lot of boats and apparent onlookers. Image courtesy of a friend of the ECIA.  Like the dog! But heather and Runswick Bay do not seem logical together. Obviously the producer of this postcard felt it improved sales, as we have seen many similar dog-centred cards advising “Best of Luck from ……” Image courtesy of a friend of the ECIA.  Our Valentine’s postcard view of a tidally full harbour and the houses sheltering under the cliffs. The cliff top dominated as it is today by the Abbey and the church of St Mary. Image courtesy of a friend of the ECIA.  This postcard view of the footbridge in Sandsend, which can still be viewed today – although slightly improved – dates from c. 1900. Perhaps the lady is returning with her laundry from the washing line? Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  Our collection of clearly posed images of fisher folk of Staithes show possibly a stylised Victorian view of these hard-working members of the community. Our interest is aroused by the ribbon or strip of lace? round the young ladies bonnet. Perhaps in mourning, can anybody advise? Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  Clearly posed this image of Staithes fishermen, perhaps taken on as part of a Victorian study of working fisher folk. But how posed? Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  Although clearly Staithes based, with Cowbar Nab in the background we have no date or publisher for this unused postcard image. The small cross is apparently a message for the un-named recipient of the card, apparently known to both parties! Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  The swing bridge Whitby, before the demolition of Boots corner. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive. |
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