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 Photograph dating from 1914, the winch rope is being attached to the coble. David Richardson tells us: ”Its Staithes beach before the construction of the breakwaters so pre-1920′s.” Image courtesy of Alan Richardson; thanks to David Richardson for the location identification.  A coble is being hauled up the beach. But which beach was our query? David Richardson tells us: ”Its Staithes beach before the construction of the breakwaters so pre-1920′s.” Photograph courtesy Alan Richardson and many thanks to David Richardson for confirming the location.  This often pictured bridge is shown to full effect with this hand tinted postcard. It was later replaced with a more sturdy structure, I wonder how many feet have passed over it in the years? Image courtesy of Ken Johnson.  Fishermen at Staithes made a bob or two by taking trippers to sea, for a change when not fishing. Dating from about 1950, this view of the boats could well be such an activity. Margaret Verrill Craggs tells us: ”This is the boat known as ’Runswick Lass’ it belonged to Nelson Verrill and his brother Joseph. They were my uncles and spent many happy summers riding in the boat which took holiday makers for sea trips to see the seals.” Norman Patton also tells us: ”Happy days! My brothers and sisters often visited Auntie Ruth and Uncle Brownie Theaker who lived in “Myrtle Cottage” on the harbour side . The highlight was often to take a trip on one of the fishing boats….our first ever trips to sea!” Judith Hoyle also remembers: ”I was born in 1942 and together with my family remember holidays in Staithes many times. We rented Mizpah Cottage at the very end of the sea wall, I remember a fisherman named Howard but cannot recall if that was his first or last name, but he used to take us on little fishing trips. I also recall a little shop on the front by the harbour as I used to buy little chocolate swiss rolls there with my spending money.” Postcard courtesy Ken Johnson and thanks to Margaret Craggs, Norman Patton and Judith Hoyle for these updates.  Staithes beach, with part of the once numerous fishing fleet of cobles. Hilary Rodwell comments: “We used to go to Staithes every year because my grandparents used to live there. I remember going out in Uncle Nelse’s coble. It was great fun and we looked forward to it every year. I too remember the loss of the Cod and Lobster. John Stott is my cousin.” Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson, thanks to Hilary Rodwell for the update.  On the open beaches of the Yorkshire Coast, it was all members of the village to help with hauling the cobbles up the beach, when returning from fishing. Apart from the idle youth sitting down kicking at the sand and the girl who is too young. Location now confirmed as Staithes, the ladies bonnets suggest this. David Richardson confirms with: ”An early 1900′s image of Staithes beach, the old timber sticking out of the sea on the left of the image is very distinct in other photos of the time as is the cobble just off to the right.” Image courtesy Maurice Grayson and thanks to David Richardson for that confirmation of location.  A leisurely day in Staithes Harbour. The fishing cobbles are drawn up the beach, adults and children, take it easy on a sunny afternoon around 1890. Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  Staithes looking up the valley, taken from Cowbar, the Viaduct has been demolished, so the photograph was taken after 1960. Image courtesy Tina Dowey.  Believed to be from a postcard by T. C. Booth (of Loftus), this view of Dalehouse shows Borrowby Lane snaking off over the hillside. How quiet and peaceful it looks. Image courtesy of Rita Unthank.  A postcard puzzle; the card is hand coloured, in the style of older postcards before colour photography. And yet was posted in 1981. In what dark corner had the card lain for years? Answers on a postcard please. Postcard courtesy of Tina Dowey. |
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