This hand tinted view in the Phoenix Series by Britain and Wright of Skelton Castle is postmarked 1910; Skelton Castle was for many years a ‘must see’ view, featuring in many scenic views of the Saltburn and Skelton area. The present castle was built in 1788 to replace the previous Norman castle and originally the home of the de Brus family to a design by Sir John Soane for the then estate owner John Hall-Stevenson; who changed his name to Wharton in the same year (probably at the suggestion of his rich aunt Margaret Wharton whose estate he inherited in 1791.
Image courtesy of Peter Appleton, Tina Dowey and Kim Whaley and additional information courtesy of Bill Danby ”History of Skelton in Cleveland”.
A Reliable Series postcard shows a tinted view of the pier with two separate buildings on the landward end, the Archive requested: “Can anybody assist with possible date?” Callum Duff gave us the answer: ”These rectangular buildings replaced the original octagonal structures around 1895. The pier was breached by SS Ovenbeg in 192;4 so the photograph was taken between these two dates. In 1925, a theatre was built between the two buildings so that the pier could continue as an attraction whilst being repaired.”
Image courtesy of Kim Whaley and many thanks to Callum Duff for the update.
This St Alban’s Series postcard of Newport Bridge is possibly mid 20th Century, The bridge was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York (King George VI & Queen Elizabeth) on 28th of February 1934; part of a tour the Duke and Duchess made to the area, including a visit to Margrove Park (Heart Break Hiil) and Loftus. The bridge was last raised in November 1990. Mark T. tells us: ”The last lift is featured on ‘youtube’ .” However Russ Pigott informs us: ”This cannot be the last lift as there still looks to be a lot of wharves in what looks like the ironmasters district. These had long gone by the early 1990s.” This image of the bridge in a raised position is prior to this final lift as Russ advises.
Image courtesy of Kim Whaley and thanks to Mark T. for that information. Thanks also to Russ Pigott for the better definition of apossible date.
A Frith’s postcard from 1905 of Guisborough Market Cross. Jacksons Boot Shop and other properties were demolished in the early 1960s, to widen the road.
This Phoenix Series postcard by Brittain & Wright of Stockton, of the Priory is wonderfully tinted. We cannot date by postmark as it is unused; it will however be pre World Ward I. Interestingly it was printed in Saxony (Germany).
Another postcard produced by Rapps “For the best furnished houses and appartments, apply W. Rapp and Sons. House and Estate Agents…” and postmarked from 1917; the view bears the title of “Riftswood Mill Race” but is as many will know Marske Mill.
This delightful Rapp’s postcard dates from 1910, with an embossed framing of the view of Marske Mill. It is known that a watermill existed as long ago as 1649, but the fell into disuse in the 1920’s and remained as a farm until 1947. The mill house as shown in this image was actually a Victorian building (removed some years ago), originally constructed for the foreman in charge of the railway viaduct which remains in use until today.
Image courtesy of Kim Whaley, additional information from ”Marske Mill Trail Guide”.
This postcard print of Redcar from the west comes from a postcard produced by T. Walton of Redcar, possibly dating from the 19th century. St Peter’s Church can be seen on the right of the print. The tower and nave were by Ignatius Bonomi dating from 1828, chancel added in 1888. The windmill although appearing to be sited towards the present day coast road to Marske; is believed to be Redcar Windmill. Fred Brunskill explains: ”Although St Peters was opened on August 27th 1829 by the Archbishop of York it still remained under the Mother church of Marske until the Redcar Parish was formed in 1867. The Redcar Windmill was situated at 127 Lord Street (formerly Back Lane) and part of the original sand stone can still be seen. The Redcar mill ( Miller Robert Coulson ) had six wind vanes whereas the Coatham windmill only had four.” Following a query from Walter Ferrand (whose maternal family are the Coulson family and a direct decendant of Robert Coulson): ” My maternal family are the Coulson family and my direct descendent Robert Coulson great great great great grandfather lived at Mill House Coatham and was the miller at Coatham. I am trying to understand from the comments above how he was also at Redcar Mill and would appreciate any information any one has to help me with their history in the area.”
Ruth Coulson explains: ”It appears that there were two Coulson brothers, Stephen and Robert. Stephen had the Redcar Mill and Robert the Coatham Mill. My husband is decended from Stephen. I have only recently found out about the facts of the mills.”
Image courtesy of Kim Whaley; thanks to Fred Brunskill, Walter Ferrand and Ruth Coulson for the updates.
Originally known as Middlesbrough and sited on Newport Road, it became known as the North Riding Infirmary, sadly now demolished and now replaced by commercial premises; the fine portico entrance was saved and re erected on the site.
A Valentine’s Series postcard dated 1907, showing we believe the west gate looking towards Linthorpe Road; Dorman Museum on the left. The children on the right prefer to tell the time by sundial ignoring the clock!. How this scene is now much changed.
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