Whitecliffe beck and wood, Loftus; before the landslip, in 1999.
Image courtesy Keith Ferry.
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 Do you remember Mr Grier the photographer on Arlington Street? Well by signing this he has kindly given us the date and even the time this photograph. John Grier Thompson tells us: ”I remember Mr Grier; he was my grandad! My mum ran the Arlington Studio with him where they specialised in weddings. I have many examples of his work at home, and have also inherited the enthusiasm for photography.” Image courtesy of Wendy Stokoe and many thanks to John Grier Thompson for that update.  Yes Stokoe’s garage as it used to be many years ago.  Viewed from Jackson’s field through the woodland bordering it (and long before the Arlington estate was built) this postcard view shows how well the buildings of the Arlington chapel, the double cottages and the Arlington Hotel looked. We have no date for this unused postcard, although it is believed to be George Skilbeck who produced it. It truly gives an idea of what Loftus has lost! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  An mid 20th century view of Skelton High Street from the west, the approaching United bus could have had several destinations; Guisborough, Lingdale, Redcar or Saltburn! The services Redcar to Lingdale and Lingdale to Redcar turned beside the newsagents (Whitaker’s in the 1960s and 1970s), opposite the Institute which is visible on the right. Even in those days the centre of Skelton High Street was the focal point for all bus services. This view brings back happy memories of Skelton in the same period. Image courtesy of Peter Appleton.  The Green Tree at Brotton being re-thatched; in the days before the Green Tree had an upper storey. Obviously the lady from the shop next door is keeping a good eye on the men and their working methods; perhaps there was a lot of dust! Image courtesy of the David Liddle Collection.  A lovely old photograph of Staithes; giving a true understanding of how closely together all the houses were. Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  Frederick W. Bothroyd – Watchmaker and Jeweller – 5 Zetland Road, Loftus is listed in the 1901 Census, but not in 1891. Jayne tells us: ”The image is of Frederick William Bothroyd standing proudly in his shop. His brother Herbert Bothroyd shared the premises and operated a cycle shop, hence the tires in the front window. F.W. Bothroyd set up his watchmaking/jewellery business at Loftus in c1890 on the High Street. He moved premises to Zetland Road by 1894, first at 27 Zetland Road and then at 5 Zetland Road until 1914.” This image possibly dates from the mid 1890’s. This is based upon records which indicate he married in 1892 and by 1901 had three children, the eldest being Richard 6 years of age. The site is now occupied by a cafe and amusement arcade. Interesting that the next door way to the right of the image leads to ”refreshment rooms”. Barrie Durrent advises: “I have a 20 inch wall clock made by F. W. Bothroyd. It was given to me over 40 years ago, by an old resident of Loftus , Wilf Swales, who died many years ago. I was told that the clock once hung in Loftus Town Hall and was scraped as it no longer worked. I cleaned it found out what the problem was and had it repaired by a friend from the British Museum. I have recently had the clock cleaned and the repairer asked me if I knew anything of the clocks history and a Google search led me to your wonderful archive. My wife was born in Loftus and I have some beautiful memories of Yorkshire and my son spent most of his school holidays with his Grandparents at Ings Farm.” John Dickinson tells the Archive: “I inherited a F. W. Bothroyd clock from my Great Grandad (a Mr George Bower who lived in Skelton), I think it originally came from Brotton Working Men’s Club, I think he came by the clock due to refurbishment of the Club. The clock is 12 inches in diameter which is in a hexagon wood moulded wood case which extends down to incorporate a Pendulum which is 4 inches in diameter which is brass. From being a young boy I loved this clock when we visited Grandad and Grandma’s and we’d sit there just listening to the clock ticking away no Radio or television on just the clock ticking.” Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council; many thanks to Jayne, Barrie Durrent and John Dickinson for the updates.  A different collection of images of Loftus on a postcard, printed as part of the “Jay Em Jay” series this card was published by T. C. Booth. All the images are taken from seperate postcards that T. C. Booth produced and many can be found throughout the Archive. We are unable to date the card; having been used, but with stamp (and postmark removed) we estimated it being from the first decade of the twentieth century. Image courtesy of Ken Johnson, Olive Bennett and John G. Hannah.  A postcard view of the ‘drying green’ at Runswick Bay, note the variety of paths and roadways affording access to ‘Bank Top’. Obviously pre the motor vehicle and probably a bit of a pull for even a horse and cart. The line of washing is obviously having a good flap in the breeze; it would interfer with traffic today! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson. |
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