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.
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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.
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 postcard view of Zetland Terrace at Marske, includes an end-on view of the Tithe Barn. It dates from 1905 and was produced by W. Pounder of Redcar Road, Marske; another local postcard photographer and printer.
Redcar pier, c.1900, from a postcard view along Redcar promenade; ‘John Scott – House Decorators’; whose sign is on the entrance booth of the pier is listed in Bulmer’s Directory of 1890 and also had a branch in Middlesbrough. How nice to see the boats pulled up on to the promenade, in the sunshine.  A view of a mason working on memorial stone which featured in the previous view of the outside yard scene; from Arrowsmiths workshop in Redcar. Image courtesy of Loftus Town Crier.  This view of Arrowsmith’s Stonemasons yard at Redcar, dates from 1927 or 1928 (from the memorial in the picture which is for Eliza Martha Dunford died 1927). We are still trying to locate exactly where in Redcar the yard was. Craig Whgite tells us: ”Redcar Lane opposite cemetery main entrance. There was a stonemasons operating there well into 1970s possibly later. A single detached house was built on the plot in the 1990s.” Image courtesy of Loftus Town Crier, many thanks to Craig White for that update.
With trousers rolled up and skirts modestly raised, trippers venture into the briny, but a distinct lack of swimmers is evident in this postcard view of the beach at Redcar. Peter Appleton has pointed out: “If you cover up the bottom half, the rest of the scene is not dissimilar to that created by the film crew for “Atonement”: equipment drawn up at the head of the beach and lines of people leading down to the water’s edge.” Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson, thanks to Peter Appleton for the update on similarities.  This multi-view postcard from the ‘Jay Em Jay Series’ is from the early part of the 20th century. The promenading ladies in the earlier view must have had to hold on to their hats on windy days? Image courtesy of John G. Hannah. |
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