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.  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 lovely view of Loftus Market Place, taken by Rita Unthank in the mid 1980’s, as part of a local history project for pupils of Loftus County Modern School. We are advised by Steven Steyert: ”I would say the photo is not as early as the 1960′s and is more mid 1980′s , The white mk3 escort van parked was only built from 1980 – 1986”. How peaceful it looks. Image courtesy of Rita Unthank and thanks to Steven Steyert for the update.  A Salmon Series tinted postcard view of Arlington Street; with the Chapel and bystanders standing in the road. The congregation of the Arlington Primitive Methodist chapel were joined by members of the congregation of the Newton memorial chapel after it was destroyed. It was jokingly said ”It took Hitler to unite the Chapels”.  This double image is a postcard and reverse of Ryan’s shop once a feature of the Market Place, Loftus. Brought to the Archive by Robert Graham’s granddaughter, the card included details of Robert, but unfortunately no others are mentioned. Can you help? Ryan’s shop situated in the Market Place, managed it is believed by Mr Robert Graham who features in the image. Robert Graham lived in ”Tin City” at Boulby and arranged a petition (Robert’s letter presented the petition to The Minister of Health in London) to prevent the demolition of the village by Loftus Urban District Council in 1935. This image could well date from this time. ??, Robert Graham, ??, ??, ??, ??. We have however only some names and would appreciate assistance in filling the names, as well as any further information. Michael Andrew tells: ”My father Edwin Andrew told me that he worked in what he called Paddy Ryan’s as a boy. He was born in 1924, so it must have been around the late 30′s. Unfortunately he passed away almost two years ago, so I can’t obtain any more information.” Image kindly supplied by the Graham family and many thanks to Michael Andrew for the update.  An early image of the Angel Inn, Loftus, believed to be some time late 1890s. Eric Johnson has assisted with: “The 1891 Census lists: ”31 High Street: Edward Collins 56 years Innkeeper, Annie Collins wife 50 years, George Oliver 39 years Ostler/Groom, Florrie Cuthbert 19 years General Servant/Domestic, Bessie Ammonds 8 years Visitor, Barnie O’Hara 57 years Visitor/Lodger.” Image courtesy of Mrs Sakelaropoulos. |
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