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A further view (again a modern reproduction of a 1950s postcard) of snow at Osmotherly. The newspaper delivery must get through; judging by the banked up roadsides there had been snow previously. I can remember similar winter scenes and life seemed to just go on. Memories of taking newspapers out: despite the delivery vans having difficulty in getting from Darlington, we were expected to be ready to deliver. And there was trouble if you were late collecting your delivery bag! Ann Jackson advises : “Queen Catherine public house in the background.”
Image courtesy of Iris Place and thanks to Ann for that update.
Despite being a modern reproduction (of a 1950s) postcard view this is how we used to have snow! This on the main street in Osmpotherly does not deter our young sledgers from enjoying an opportunity to make use of the snow.
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
The actual title of this Frank Meadow Sutcliffe postcard (a Jayscale Reproduction) is “Women in New Way Ghaut, Whitby”, but the immediate impression when first viewed is that two ladies are enjoying a ‘quiet discussion’. Perhaps another ladies reputation or style was the topic of conversation?
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
This Valentine’s Series postcard postmarked 1905; views Ruswarp from slightly down river than the normal views that include the road and rail bridges. At the is point the River Esk is of considerable expanse as it wends its’ way to Whitby and the sea.
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
This multi-view postcard of Redcar shows why it was so popular in the 1950s and early 1960s; all that golden sand, sunshine and lots to see.
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
This postcard view of the interior of the chapel which is part of the Kirkleatham Alms houses; better known as Sir William Turner’s Homes, does not show the magnificent stained glass windows to true effect. The windows need to be viewed in colour to be truly appreciated, a true gem of our local area. Peter Appleton has advised: “The ornate wooden chandelier was replaced by an all-metal one in November 2007. I was privileged to be invited to take some photographs of the change-over practice session.”
Image courtesy of Iris Place, thanks to Peter Appleton for the update.
Not as we see it now, traffic practically none existent, quite peaceful and quiet. This in the days when no central road marking, double yellow lines or even traffic lights. Just a promenade, a beach with swing boats and simple entertainment.
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
Familiar to many; as according to Whitby tradition, Cook’s master; Captain John Walker, lodged his apprentice at his house in Grape Lane this now being the Captain Cook memorial museum.
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
A view of the South Gare, possibly early in it’s development (this based on the style of dress of the two ladies in the centre right), and the lack of other structures that were initially installed with the building of the Gare. The Archive is researching to find more details.
Image courtesy of Mike Holliday.
This mid-fifties postcard view of New Quay Road, Whitby; on a cooler summer day (note the long coats) still has the original Boots Corner building on the left hand side of image. Do you remember the vast numbers of motorbikes and sidecars; mine is of very small gentleman with a weightier companion in the sidecar!
Image courtesy of Iris Place.
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