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 Photograph taken at the back of North Skelton mine fitting shop. 1954. Image courtesy of Jeff Templeman.  North Skelton Mine First Aid and Rescue team. Richard Beadnall tells us: ”This is my granddad, Harry Beadnall. He was on the mine rescue team at Lumpsey before moving to North Skelton until it closed. He died not long after leaving North Skelton.” Image courtesy George Pearson and thanks to Richard Beadnall for the update.  The last mine to close in Cleveland, North Skelton Mine seen in it’s final month of 1964. Image courtesy of George Pearson (via Jeff Templeman).  A bulldozer on top, levels Liverton Mine shale heap. Can our knowledgeable viewers will tell us the year this happened? Karl Dale advises: ”I think it was flattened in 1984/1985, my dad is the one on the bulldozer”. Image courtesy Eric Johnson and thanks to Karl Dale for the update.  The last winter view, before Liverton Mines shale heap was altered forever. Image courtesy of Eric Johnson.  Liverton Mines shale heap, photograph taken from Kiltonthorpe, the summer before it was reduced in height and landscaped. Image courtesy of Eric Johnson.  Two hills in the landscape, one artificial the other a natural formation, in the foreground Kilton Mine shale heap. In the distance on the right Freebrough Hill. An attempt has been made to keep the shale heap as a relic of the Ironstone Mining legacy of the area. But it would seem some of the tip has disappeared. Image courtesy Eric Johnson.  Skinningrove Works open day in 1974, a group are on the 18 inch mill, near the intermediate roll housing. Bernadette Stanyard, Mrs Stanyard, Norman Stanyard, Christine Tyreman (Drew) Sales Manager’s Secretary, ?? , Mrs Tams Catering Manager?, ??, John Wyborn Shift Manager, ??. Bob Doe advises:”Christine Tyreman (Drew) who was the Sales Manager’s Secretary, John Wyborn, who was a Shift Manager. 4th From right wearing glasses could be Mrs Tams who was in charge of catering”. Barbara McBurney advises: ”Third from left is Norman Stanyard, second from left is his wife and first on left is his daughter Bernadette.” We are now advised by Hugh Bernard that his father is not shown on this image, hence the ?? in our commentary, can anybody assist in identification. Sheila Alderson updated with: “I can’t believe I’ve seen this picture. This is me Sheila Alderson and my mam Dorethy Alderson From Liverton Mines; my first job in the canteen with Mrs Tams (she was my boss) and Mrs Stanyard was my work friend, lovely family. Have to show my mam this; lovely memories.” Any more names please? Image courtesy Dave McGill and thanks again to Bob Doe, Barbara McBurney, Sheila Alderson and Hugh Bernard for the updates.  Skinningrove Works open day in 1974. This group are on the 36inch mill, watching the mill at work. We have some names, can you help? They are: Colin Jefferson, Ted Lethbridge, John Lethbridge, Mary Lethbridge, ??, Sheila Noble, John Barker, Mrs Fraser, Bill Fraser, Harry Noble. Bob Doe tells us:”On the extreme right is Harry Noble, married to Sheila Noble who used to work in the canteen; I believe?” Barbara McBurney tells us: ”Colin Jefferson used to work in General Office, Sheila Noble worked in staff canteen.” Image courtesy Dave McGill and thanks to Bob Doe, Barbara McBurney and Colin Hart for the updates.  Parents in discussions with an Instructor at the Apprentice Training Centre, Skinningrove Works in 1974. We asked for help with names and our readers responded. Many thanks. Barbara McBurney tells us: ”I worked as secretary in the Training Centre at Skinningrove Works, this photograph was taken before 1974, I believe it was around 1967/68, Mr Lambert is on the right speaking to apprentice Norman Myers. With his back to Norman is Arthur Willis, Training Instructor speaking to two mothers of the years intake of apprentices, the mother first left, whose image is only half visible, is Alice Arkless mother of Stewart Arkless, who was an apprentice fitter at the time.” Kev Harvey tells us: ”Barbara is indeed correct the the lady next to Arthur Willis is my mother Barbara Harvey; I was an apprentice fitter in that year’s intake. An excellent place to do your apprenticeship, many thanks. Kev Harvey.” Image courtesy Dave McGill, also many thanks to Barbara McBurney and Kev Harvey for providing names to the people in our image . |
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