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 ”Haugh Bridge, Water Lane” was written on the back of this card, but we don’t think it is. Could it be the footbridge at the bottom of Slater’s Banks, taken from the field? The ’Private Wood’ was felled and cleared round about 1970 and has since regrown.  Owen Rooks sent us this photograph and wrote: “The image attached is one that has intrigued me for years! It’s a very old and very small snapshot which I’m fairly certain is of somewhere in the Esk Valley. The interest for me lies in the fact that there quite clearly are industrial workings (mining, quarry?) shown with the railway line running below them across the picture. Whilst the quality of the photograph has much deteriorated, I have done my best with the scan. I would add that my father’s family lived in Danby in 19th Century. Eric Johnson advised: “The view is looking north across the Esk valley at Castleton; the station and coal drops can be seen. The tramway and gantry down to the silica works from the quarries are also present. The book “Along the Esk” by Denis Goldring, gives more information.” Derek Pearson advised: “I also have a slightly different photograph taken from nearer Castleton looking more directly at the tramway. The houses on the left and the small group of trees hide the road that runs from the Tennis Courts (present day) up the bank to the Commondale turn off and onto Lockwood Beck and Lingdale.” Image and information courtesy of Owen Rooks, thanks to Eric Johnson and Derek Pearson for the additional information.  Not the hydraulic funicular we know and love today, but the original vertical lift – quite a scary contraption, no wonder they changed it! Another thought how often do you see a beach cleaner on the beach these days? We can now date this image as between 1870 and 1883 from the following details: ”Talk of the Town” – Saltburn’s Free Monthly Magazine informs: ”A wooden vertical hoist designed by the Resident Engineer John Anderson of the Saltburn Improvement Company was opened to the public on 1st July 1870 and continued in use for 13 years before becoming unsafe and was demolished. The hoist had proved a need to ease the public access between the upper and lower promenades and after seeing the success of Scarborough’s Cliff Railway a decision was taken to build a similar railway at Saltburn-by-the-sea”. Information supplied by Cath and Tony Lynn. Image courtesy of Mike Holliday and additional information courtesy of Cath and Tony Lynn for ”Talk of the Town” Saltburn.
The funicular on this photograph looks as it is today but the pier building is significantly different; note the fashions of the day. We asked: “When do you think this was?” Callum Duff has advice: ”This photograph was taken between 1895 (when the original shore-end buildings were replaced by the ones you see here) and 1925 when a theatre was built between these two buildings.” Image courtesy of Julie Tyrka and thanks to Callum Duff for the update.  Another view of the funicular; note the stalls on the beach. Can you have any ideas on what was taking place?  I love this Frith’s postcard view of Castleton as it used to be; how lovely, no cars, just a horse and cart. Again a day when somebody knew the photographer was coming and ensured they got in the picture!  Another photograph we have to thank Ray Brown for, this lovely shot of the cliff lift at Saltburn. We were unsure of date; Russell Pigott suggested: “Poor old thing looks a bit neglected in those days, judging by the cars I would say this was mid to late 1970’s. Callum Duff assisted with: “This photograph was taken between 1980 when the amusement arcade was added to the shore end of Saltburn Pier and 1986 when many of the council-owned structures were repainted maroon and cream for Saltburn’s 125th anniversary and subsequent Victorian Week celebrations.” Callum further advises: ”Actually, the date of this photograph could be narrowed further to between 1980 and 1983 when the Tramcars were repainted brown.” Image courtesy of Ray Brown; many thanks to Russell Pigott for the update and Callum Duff for advising on precise dates.  This colour-tinted view of Easington church is from a H. G. Glen postcard that was posted in 1907. Image courtesy of Beryl Morris.  This lovely view of Easington’s All Saints Church complete with commentary came to the Archive, from a calendar courtesy of Loftus Town Crier.  Another fine view of this fine church, taken from Beecham’s Photo-folio; an album produced to promote the scenic buildings, places to visit and attractions of an area. Saltburn had such a guide, as did Whitby and other larger or more notable towns. Image courtesy of the Pem Holliday Collection and other collections. |
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