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 Retirement of Thomas Davies, who was senior Blast Furnace manager at South Bank Furnaces. Seated in the middle of other officials. He was living at Cleveland House in the 1911 census, and came from Merthyr to Bolckow Vaughan’s Works. Image courtesy of Alan Richardson.  Another hand-tinted picture postcard, and although of unknown production one of the copies viewed is clearly postmarked 1902. Not so much the castle but the ruins of what must have been a beautiful castle. Today it is difficult to find in the undergrowth with brambles and nettles covering what remains, whilst the whole site is shrouded by trees.  Taken from the path down to the ”Grove”, the bridge over the beck leads to the Gas showroom. Number 5 furnace dominates the skyline in this photo of around 1960. Steven Partlett comments: “No sign of the Sinter plant in front of No5 Blast furnace. I think that the Sinter plant was in use by 1962, but not certain.” Whilst Ann Robinson enquires: “I wondered if you were any relation to Sylvia nee Partlett . She was an old school friend?” Image courtesy of Ken Loughran, thanks to Steven Partlett and Ann Robinson for the comments.  Skinningrove in 1960’s; the railway bridge over the beck still stands but the track rails have been removed prior to demolition. The Archive asked “Can any one help with the date of their removal”. Thomas Sayers has told the Archive: ”I have a photocopy of the whole of the bottom of the zig zag showing full details of all 13 sidings in yards, length and standage and in the bottom left is handwritten; “All sidings & RL removed 195? I have cut off the final figure on the photocopier at the NTM in York. I would estimate the final figure to be either 8 or 9”. Colin Hart advises: “The two arches one over the road, the other over the beck were removed around 1970, after this the new houses on Angling Green were built. My Grandparents lived at the bottom house on Grove Hill and we spent many hours playing in the old coal bunkers”. Image courtesy of Ken Loughran; also thanks to Thomas Sayers and Colin Hart for the updates.  One Hopes her prayers are answered! Postcard courtesy Pat Bennison.  Edward the VIII (when he was Prince of Wales) visiting I.C.I. Billingham. Part of a tour of Teesside. Image courtesy of Alan Richardson  The Buffs (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) pay their respects at Loftus War Memorial, late 1920s. Julie Riddiough believes: ”The man stood behind the man with the wreath looks exactly like my great great granddad Herbert W. Riddiough. He was a founder member of the Cleveland RAOB.” Image courtesy of Alan Richardson and thanks to Julie Riddiough for that update.  A Saucy Seaside postcard, one of several we are posting; these cards predate the better known Bamforth comic postcards. Postcard courtesy Pat Bennison.  Dating from 1908 this image includes J. R. ’White Hat ’ Robinson, standing behind the cart. He was the Ironmonger in the Market Place – listed in 1893 Kelly’s Directories – Robinson Brothers also owned the brass and iron foundry (Zetland Foundry) on Liverton Road. Image and information courtesy of Alan Richardson.  Loftus Market Place; we believed this to be the Proclamation of George 5th, but it was in fact the Celebrations for the Coronation of George Vth 22nd June 1911. Photograph courtesy of Alan Richardson. |
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