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 A coble is being hauled up the beach. But which beach was our query? David Richardson tells us: ”Its Staithes beach before the construction of the breakwaters so pre-1920′s.” Photograph courtesy Alan Richardson and many thanks to David Richardson for confirming the location.  From the title commentary and the well fed patrons this would seem to be a scene at an Edwardian spa. Taking the waters was popular in Victorian and Edwardian times; Scarborough and Harrogate were noted Yorkshire spa towns. Postcard courtesy of Pat Bennison.  Skinningrove Village inland, with pigeon lofts prominent on the hillside in June 1964. Image courtesy of Ken Loughran.  Looking over Skinningrove village towards the sea in June 1964. Image courtesy of Ken Loughran.  Jeff and his sister Cynthia (now White) proudly sitting on his motorbike! This photograph was taken at the rear of Holmbeck Road in North Skelton where Jeff was born and grew up, he still lives in the Skelton area. Image courtesy of Jeff Templeman.  A fine view of the bay and jetty, sometime in the 1960s. Norman Patton tells us: ”My instincts tell me that this photograph was perhaps taken in the 1950s. I am sure that the “promenade” was built of large blocks and for a while we had a comfortable walkway until soon afterwards when the sea destroyed the hard work. A youngster was washed into the sea and drowned whilst clambering on the fallen blocks. If my assumptions are correct, that tragedy would have occurred around 1957?” Can anybody assist further with this detail? Image courtesy of Ken Loughran and thanks to Norman Patton for the update.  The caption says ”Theres a girl wanted here”. A foot transplant would be more suitable than darning these socks. Postcard courtesy of Pat Bennison.  Loftus War Memorial 1920s, from the wide variety of regalia worn here they may well represent Freemasons, Buffs (Order of Buffaloes), Order of Shepherds, Girl Guides. W.R.V.S. Temperance Movement; and other various organisations. Can any one recognise the regalia? Julie Riddiough tells us: ”BUFFS are on there; my great great grandad is on the left of the picture.” Image courtesy of Alan Richardson and thanks to Julie Riddiough for the update.  Deepdale Road, built on the side of the shale heap from Loftus down to Skinningrove. The mine is to the left in the valley; the works on the hill and the chimney of the gasworks in the centre of this image. Image courtesy of Ken Loughran.  Skinningrove, with Marine Terrace basking in the snow! Image courtesy of Ken Loughran. |
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