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The cottages constructed in 1868, were part of the re-development of Loftus by Lord Dundas (Zetland); they remain today facing onto the main street, although the rambling rose (?) is no longer present. The cottages were only a small part of the development of Loftus as a town undertaken by Lord Zetland, many of which are still very obvious today. Image courtesy of a Loftus Town Crier calendar, dating information courtesy of Eric Johnson.
1903 and the bridge is washed away in the flood, to replaced by a new bridge which was opened by Lord Zetland. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.
Loftus Scouts – and yes it is Loftus Cricket Club! – known to have been taken in the late 1930’s, but what was the occasion? We have been given two names by Eric Johnson, but can anybody name any more or assist with any information? Image courtesy of Eric Johnson.
One of several images that have come to the Archive of the Peace Celebrations in 1918 at the end of World War I, the series all taken by George Skilbeck appear to culminate in the people gathering as portrayed in the post “Gathering” on the Archive.
All dressed up and nowhere to go, moustaches well-groomed and caps on at jaunty angles; I wonder what this group of men were waiting for? Are they going off somewhere or just waiting for the girls to pass by?
The caption says Loftus Woods so that is where it must be, but where in the woods? It looks more like an atomic landscape to me, but the reflections in the water are lovely. Alan Gill believes: ”The photograph has been taken just down from the waterfall, and facing away from it.” Thanks to Alan Gill for the update.
The old bridge in the foreground following the floods of 1903 was no longer safe; so a new bridge was built. This photograph (originally from an article in the Northern Echo) shows the opening of the new bridge. The inset shows the cutting of the ribbon by Lord Zetland. Thanks to Eric Johnson for supporting evidence.
Part of a series of postcards celebrating the 1918 Peace Celebrations, taken by George Skilbeck (possibly from the upper front room of his premises on Zetland Road). The celebrations are in full swing, making their way along Zetland Road, Loftus. This view is showing the body of the parade after the band heading the procession had passed.
Loftus Junior school parading in the Market Place Loftus with a banner to Their Majesties, I would think that is would be the coronation of George 6th in 1937. The Archive would welcome any comments or memories of the event; perhaps you were there?
This image of the butchery department of Loftus Co-operative Store with all the staff members standing proudly in their clean overalls; it must have been for a special occasion. Although the building is still there we don’t see it looking like this any more. |
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