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 The sad and trashed interior of Kettleness Chapel, pictured in c.1980; originally the mission church of St John the Baptist and built in 1872. Lack of worshipper’s led to its decline, but now useful for another purpose, allbeit as a privately owned and used holiday home. Somebody still loves it! Image courtesy of Eric Johnson.  Another view of the chapel at Kettleness after it closed, sadly with broken windows courtesy of the vandals; viewed from the road. Image courtesy of Eric Johnson  The abandoned Chapel at Kettleness, originally the mission church of St John the Baptist and built in 1872. With a distinctive patterned tile roof, this sturdy well constructed buiding has been turned into residential use. In the background on the hill can be seen Scratch Alley Farm, which stood beside the site of the Roman Signal Station; demolished some years ago. Image courtesy of Eric Johnson.  A fine summers day at Runswick Bay, the number of people on the beach, show how popular the bay was. The Lifeboat Station is prominent, at the end of the beach; believed to be dated around 1960. Image courtesy of Ken Johnson.  A very rustic scene of Runswick Bay. At the date of this postcard the cottages would belong to fishermen. The precarious site of which on the steep hill side, prone to landslips, led to the loss of many cottages over the years. James asks: “Does anyone know the date of this Lansdowne Cottage view? The long chimney stack used to rest against the gable end of the house to the left.” Can any viewers assist? Image courtesy of Ken Johnson, thanks to James for that enquiry.  A postcard view of the ‘drying green’ at Runswick Bay, note the variety of paths and roadways affording access to ‘Bank Top’. Obviously pre the motor vehicle and probably a bit of a pull for even a horse and cart. The line of washing is obviously having a good flap in the breeze; it would interfer with traffic today! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  A tinted postcard view of Ellerby by Tom Watson of Lythe, showing the buildings which are now known as the Ellerby Hotel.  Boating in style at Runswick Bay, probably in early 1900s. The gentleman with the dark suit and bowler ready to go rowing; lady with the umbrella is presumeably in charge. We pity the poor man getting his feet wet or perhaps his wellingtons don’t leak and are the assembled lads waiting for somebody to fall in? Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  Low tide in Runswick Bay, looking eastwards, beyond Claymoor Beck, with the headland of Kettle Ness in the background; the cliffs and headland have been shaped by the alum quarries. Image courtesy of Beryl Morris (from a Tom Watson postcard).  Kettleness Station, as it was early last century. It dates back to the 1880s, was intended principally for tourists and visitors, and had passing loops with two platforms so that passenger trains could pass here. The line closed in 1958. The building and grounds are a Scout Activity Centre, leased from the Marquis of Normanby, and opened in 1964. Image (from a Tom Watson postcard) courtesy of Beryl Morris. |
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