This is the first in a series of postcard views of Whitby; showing many differing views of the town, abbey, harbour and sands.
Image courtesy of Geoff Patton.
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 This Raphael Tuck and Sons ’Oilette’ image gives a wonderful description of this ”The Yorkshire Moors” series postcard by Gordon Home: ”Beyond the ruins of the Augustinian Priory, are the Cleveland Hills with Roseberry Topping appearing as a great menacing fang – a warning to all who approach the inhospitable wastes beyond. The east end of the choir is practically all that remains of the priory church, which was built in Early Decorated times.”  This more recent postcard by Valentines of Dundee is from 1980. It gives wonderful views of the bridges of the Tees, showing Newport bridge in both lowered and raised positions. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley.  Post marked 1906 this Peacock Platino-Photo postcard was produced by The Pictorial Stationery Co. Ltd of London. It is a lovely lithograph print of the view towards the beach with several ranges of bathing huts drawn up for the ladies to use to disrobe. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley.  This unused card of Photogrgravure Reproduction, shows Redcar Road; minus zebra crossing and the bustle of present times. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley.  The final postcard in our series, with a very apt title viewing the former Sandsend Hotel (now apartments) which enjoy breath taking views of the sea. Possibly a bit too breath taking when the sea is breaking over the roadway! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  The Alum house can be seen clearly through the pillars of the viaduct connecting to the station. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah  This view over East Row beck obviously with a low tide and low water levels in the stream. Must have been a dry summer? Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  Donkey rides obviously featured as part of the regular Sandsend beach scene. Today they are a fast vanishing past-time for beach users. Perhaps the horseman is seeking direction? Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  Again a very quiet beach scene, with bathing tents rather than the normal huts. Possibly early 20th century, biut if anybody can advise we will amend. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah. |
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