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This Valentine’s Series postcard postmarked 1905; views Ruswarp from slightly down river than the normal views that include the road and rail bridges. At the is point the River Esk is of considerable expanse as it wends its’ way to Whitby and the sea. Image courtesy of Iris Place.
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.
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.
Familiar to many; as according to Whitby tradition, Cook’s master; Captain John Walker, lodged his apprentice at his house in Grape Lane this now being the Captain Cook memorial museum. 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 mid-fifties postcard view of New Quay Road, Whitby; on a cooler summer day (note the long coats) still has the original Boots Corner building on the left hand side of image. Do you remember the vast numbers of motorbikes and sidecars; mine is of very small gentleman with a weightier companion in the sidecar! Image courtesy of Iris Place.
An obviously popular concert being held at the Albert Park Bandstand c.1905, judging by the crowds surrounding the Bandstand. Perhaps the three young people in the foreground where perhaps not as interested? Image courtesy of Iris Place.
This postcard view of the Halfpenny Bridge from the Italian Gardens includes the bandstand; of which Callum Duff tells us: ”Saltburns bandstand was demolished by a bomb in 1940 and I was led to believe that the crater left by the explosion was made into a fountain and fishpond. The fountain & pond were restored in the 1990′s but quickly succumbed to vandalism mainly due to the loss of the resident gardener, some years before. Image courtesy of Iris Place.
Dating from the 1950s this postcard view shows the Whitby donkeys awaiting their riders under the Battery Parade, although one seems a trifle hesitant about the whole experience! No visit to the beach was complete without the donkey ride, provided you were small enough; even more so today. Even larger children being deemed to be to weighty, if memory serves me correctly even mumor dad sometimes had a ride. |
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