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The Archive asks can anybody help in the identification of these members of the nursing staff, with Dr Donaldson and presumably a porter of the Skinningrove Hospital demolished in 1940s? Derick Pearson believe the gentleman on the left may have been Doctor Donaldson. He bears a considerable resemblance to a previous image of the nursing staff at Skinningrove.  The King, Queen and Fool of Loftus Carnival – the King was Arthur Halton of 1 West Road, Loftus; can anybody name the rest and help us date the image? Image courtesy of Pauline Dolling.
This photograph shows William Halton (on the back row, far right), with his parents William and Ann Halton. Also in the photograph are his sisters Ann, Ada and Edith. William Halton (younger) was a watchmaker, born in 1869 and had a Jeweller’s shop in Loftus High Street for many years. A delightful family photograph from the Pitchforth studio in Saltburn. Ben Chapman commented: “I have a trench watch inscribed ‘Wm Halton , 2 Dundas St., Saltburn. Could this be his watch ?”. The Archive believes that prior to opening the shop in Loftus he may have had premises in Saltburn, as the 1891 Census reveal that William Halton was living in Saltburn at Montrose Street; his father being an architect. Image courtesy of Pauline Dolling, thanks to Ben Chapman for the update.
This is a priceless image; the number plate alone is worth a small fortune! The 97th car registered in the Middlesbrough District, North Riding of Yorkshire. This image shows Ada and Ann Halton about to go out for a spin; possibly at the entrance to the park adjacent to the Dorman Museum? Talk about emancipation! Pauline Dolling further advised us: “Update to the photograph: Bozi Mohacek of the Surrey Vintage and Vehicles Society kindly informed me that member John Warburton identified it as a a very rare car indeed, a circa 1906 Gilburt Light Car, only made between 1904 and 1906 in West Kilburn, London. Middlesbrough Archives kindly confirmed that it was registered to an Ackroyd (a Halton relative) from Middlesbrough, so the mystery has been solved”. Image and comment courtesy of Pauline Dolling.
Arthur Halton (station man at Loftus Station) wed his sweetheart Emily Wood in the last months of 1916. We believe this studio portrait was taken around that time. In a world at war the peaceful cottage backdrop perhaps echoes a wish for a peaceful future? Image courtesy of Pauline Dolling.
Skinningrove Works Pensioners on a sight-seeing tour of the new Sentinel locomotives in 1963; the Archive didn’t know whether they were retired loco men though. Derick Pearson seems to remember the colour scheme was a rather dark; possibly racing green. Assembled in front of the Sentinel locomotive (left to right): ??, ??, ??, ??, Eric Hatfield (from Brotton), Sam Thackery, Frank Simonds, ??, ??, ??, ??, Mr J Husband. Jason Thornton-Saunby advised: ”My dad; Philip Saunby says that seventh from the left is Frank Simonds and the group are all ex-loco men. He confirms that the loco colours were indeed racing green.” Whilst Terry Robinson adds this update: The photograph was taken in July 1963 outside the new loco shed when the Sentinel locos arrived at Skinningrove, nine locos in one train coming direct from the Sentinel factory in Shrewsbury. The tenth loco (no 3) was already on the works for crew training.” Thanks to Derick Pearson, Philip Saunby, Terry Robinson, Alan Pearson and A. N. Andre for the update and names.
John Corner or ”Fiery Jack” as he was known to the people in and around Loftus; working for many years in the tally cabin at Loftus mine. He was never seen without his cap and the thump of his wooden leg was equally well-known, he could be a frightening character to children with his loud voice. Anyone know when and where this photo was taken? Margaret Martin tells us: “This is a photograph of John Corner known as ‘Fiery Jack’. I remember him from my childhood as he was a neighbour of my Grandma’s when she lived on Dam Street in Loftus. He lived with his sister and as a child he frightened me with his rather loud voice as he called out when he saw you coming. He was never seen without his cap on and i remember the thump of his wooden leg as he walked past the front door. Definitely a character!!”. Thanks to Margaret Martin for the update.  This image which features in several collections of East Cleveland images; is of Hannah Laverick. She is portrayed on her way too or from work at the Skinningrove railway station (just off Kilton Lane); Hannah was the first lady porter on the North Eastern Railway in 1914 and since first featuring the image the Archive has now researched and more information is available. Hannah was born at Low Borrowby (near Roxby) in 1894 but by 1911 was living at 3 North Terrace Loftus with her parents (John and Mary) with her younger sister Mary. In 1916 we can trace her membership of the National Union of Railwaymen at Carlin How, she married Frank K. Storry in 1916 and lived for many years in Redcar; she died in 1990. She must have witnessed many changes in both the railways and the whole of East Cleveland! Image (courtesy of Jack Robinson) featured in a collection compiled by Derick Pearson, additional information courtesy of Ancestry and Find My Past.
The bride was Rita Webster, born in 1909; her parents were Thomas and Jane Ann (nee Eggleston) Webster. The groom was Harry Sylvester; Rita and Harry ran the off-license shop in Carlin How for many years, Harry was also involved with Saltburn Motor Services or ‘Pickerings’ as they were often called. Image from a collection compiled by Derick Pearson, who also supplied some information.
When the Archive first posted this image the question was: “Mr and Mrs George T. Goodwill and family, anyone know the people in the photograph or where it was taken?” Researches to date have proved the following: George Thomas Goodwill was born in 1883, in 1901 was living at 6 Dixon Street, Carlin How; he married Isabel Cowen in 1905 and in 1911 was living at 7 Bells Huts. However the census return shows that both their children had at that time died, so perhaps this image is incorrectly dated or happier times were afoot. The Archive will continue researching the family and post results. Image from a collection compiled by Derick Pearson. |
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