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 This postcard view shows another street that hasn’t changed much over the years, although I don’t think so many people would congregate now if anyone came with a camera. Paul Jones-King told the Archive: “I live in the second cottage in, which hasn’t changed much since this photograph was taken! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson and thanks to Paul Jones-King for the update.  This shop was at 25 New Company Row, Skinningrove; the photograph was taken in 1969, two years before decimalisation of our currency. If you enlarge the photograph you may spot some prices. J. W. (Jack) Roberts bought the shop in the early 1960s and sold it in 1995; it has since reverted to being a private residence. Barbara McBurney told us: “The shop Jack Roberts owned at 25 New Company Row in Skinningrove, was where I lived when I was born, it was called ‘Jeffersons’. We moved to Loftus when my brother was born as there were only two bedrooms in the shop; keeping the shop for a number years. My mother and father, John and Alwynne Jefferson (nee Smith) commuting to Skinningrove each day to work in the Shop. Malcolm and Sheila Hart from Skinningrove moved in when we sold the shop and I believe Jack Roberts took over after the Hart’s left.” Whilst Mike Hopper adds: “Jack Roberts also had a shop at the top of Loftus bank, my auntie Mary worked in it”. Image courtesy of John Roberts; also thanks to Barbara McBurney and Mike Hopper for the updates.  A much used building years ago, it was built in 1875 by Pease & Co., for the benefit of the community. Sadly it fell into decline and had to be demolished. When was that do you know?  This was Service of Dedication for the War Memorial at Skinningrove and the building behind was the Miners’ Institute built in 1875 by Pease & Partners (owners of Skinningrove ironstone mine) and now replaced by the old folk’s bungalows. In the 1950’s the big annual event in Skinningrove was the Christmas pantomime held in this grand old building, organised for many years by Mr and Mrs Lacey. Now the big event, thanks to Tina Dowey and many others, is the nationally acclaimed Skinningrove bonfire! John Kennedy enquired: “Could anyone please tell me what was the date this photograph was taken?” The Archive will continue it’s researches into the date. Image courtesy of the Pem Holliday Collection, information courtesy of Norman Patton and thanks to John Kennedy for his query.  A fine image of an old tradition; from the late 1950’s/early 1960’s, this lasted until the late 1970’s, being taken over by the Skinningrove Gala Association; the event lasted until the late 1980’s. The photograph includes several members of Colin Hart’s family; the boat featured belonged to his grandfather and was used each year to transport the Gala Queen through the village to the Boatman’s Hut which is situated just before the bridge leading to the beach. In later years the boat was replaced by a flatbed lorry; the Gala Queen featured in this image is Joan England. Image and information courtesy of Colin Hart and Pat Sparkes, with an update on the Gala Queen from John Kennedy.  This coloured postcard view was produced by T. Watson, Lythe. It gives us a clear picture of the structure of the viaduct. Image courtesy of Beryl Morris.  I wonder if these photographs were taken at the customer’s request or as an early advertisement? A good image of a two wheel cart – too heavy to be a trap do you think?  Carolyn Richards grandfather William Grange, was manager of Skinningrove Co-op after Hinderwell and lived in High Row, Loftus. We just get a glimpse of Hutton Street and the steel works behind the Co-op, with Harry Grange’s motorbike parked at the kerbside. We don’t know when this photograph was taken. The windows look as though they have been dressed for a special occasion. Can anyone help us? John Sarginson asked: “Does anyone know when this was taken, or anything more of the co-op’s early days? I think my grandfather was sent there to open it as manager about or just before 1914. He and his family lived at Carlin How. any correction or further information would be welcomed.” Carolyn Richards advised the Archive: “My guess is that it’s sometime in the mid-thirties. Dad traded his bike for an Austin car not long before war broke out.” Image courtesy of Carolyn Richards and thanks to John Sarginson and Carolyn Richards for the updates.  Hutton Street near the bottom of Nixon’s bank and the shops that used to serve the people of Skinningrove. Ivy and Bobby Garbutt feature in the image, fondly remember by villagers. Ivy and Bob used to live in Furnace Cottages at Carlin How before moving to the end house on Hutton Street; next door to John and Jean Spedding. Jim, their son lived on Marine Terrace. The street and shops now sadly demolished. Image courtesy of Graham Smith and grateful thanks to Skinningrove History Group for the updated information.  Not many will have seen Hutton Street, as today it is no longer there! After the shops closed, the street was demolished and all that remains is the lower kerb at the side of the road. Image (from a newspaper cutting) courtesy of Eric Johnson. |
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