Possibly a Bank Holiday view of the West pier, judging by the outfits in the late 1920s.
Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.
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 A Judge’s postcard view of Tate Hill pier with the Abbey dominating the skyline behind. Judith Brennan queries: “Is this Tate Hill Pier?” Researches reveal that Tate Hill pier has had several names over the centuries; originally Burgess pier (named after the Burgesses of Whitby who constructed the original structure) before trustees where appointed to manage the piers. It was also known as the Little pier till it was extended in 1766 to it’s present length of 105 yards. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers, thanks to Judith Brennan for the query. Additonal information courtesy of Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and others.  Another postcard view believed to be of a market being set up in the Market Place. Judging by the vegetation either late or very early in the year, certainly not high summer. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Dobson.  Another view of the Market Place with Riley’s emporium, Cammell’s shop, William Maxwell Race’s premises followed by the Golden Lion Hotel. The parked vehicles not having to obey the more ordered parking arrangements of today. Image courtesy of Keith Bennison, Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  Bearing the Loftus Council Crest this delightful view of two young ladies presumably in their best outfits on a walk. They would cause quite a stir if seen today! Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  The heading for this post was taken from the title of this postcard. A truly rural scene, complete with we presume the farmer (in white hat and light coloured coat) to supervise the gathering in of the hay. It is believed to include members of the Hart family from Hummersea farm. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  An early image of the eastern end of High Side from Arlington Street. Image courtesy of Mrs Sakelaropoulos; also Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  Springhead Terrace in this photograph shows the two distinct building phases of the row; the top houses are stone built and the lower dwellings of white fire brick. Image courtesy of Mrs Sakelaropoulos; also Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  Kings Yard was located behind Pear Tree Cottage and the Angel Inn in the Market Place, the three ladies are identified as Mrs Pinkney, Mrs Cockburn and Mrs Jefferson; all residents of Kings Yard. Two ladies are engaged in polishing boots and a candlestick, the third lady appears to be a domestic servant, with starched pinny and cap. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  Located next to the former Breckon and Shaw premises (now Loftus Shooting Supplies) on Zetland road. George Edis was a tobacconist and barber. The Archive is unsure which of the two white aproned gentlemen in the image is George (possibly to the left?). He was in business for many years in Loftus, from late 19th century to early 20th. The site is now part of the Morrisons store. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers. |
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