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 Dating from 1905 this postcard view is little different today. The vegetation even in more modern times replicates that on the image. At times there is still as little traffic owing to the nature of road access to the lower village. Image courtesy of Ann Wedgewood and Keith Bowers.  A “posh” post card with four separate views of Robin Hoods Bay with a central section bearing the coat of arms. Delightful coloured views of “Bay Town”. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  This delightful multi postcard of Robin Hoods Bay shows a much quieter village than we can see today. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  Close to Robin Hoods Bay; Raw evokes an image of a cold and unwelcoming placed. How unlike the delightful hamlet it actually is! Image courtesy of Joy e Dobson and Keith Bowers.  The hamlet of Thorpe, looking towards Ravenscar. Image courtesy of of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  The Laurel Inn at Robin hoods bay, Does anyone know at what date Margaret Martin held the licence? Nicolas Jenni has advised: ”I have a watercolour painting of this view, dated 1894, and the licensee is shown as John Martin”. Further researches have now shown that John Martin was licensee until his death in 1899, Margaret Martin then became licensee and died in 1915. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers, many thanks to Nicolas Jenni for the update.  The hamlet of Thorpe with Robin Hoods Bay towards the sea; from a Tom Watson of Lythe postcard. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  A delightful hand tinted postcard view of “Bay Town”, interesting is the Whitby coat of arms in the bottom right hand corner. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  A postcard view of the road and steps up out of Robin Hoods Bay, possibly from the 1930s based on the ladies clothing. How quiet and no vehicles attempting the perilous descent or ascent. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  A post card view of the Mill at Robin Hoods Bay. The building is slightly further south of Robin Hoods Bay and can still be viewed by walkers on the now popular Cleveland Way. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers. |
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