around 1900. The old road down to the Village and Beach can be seen above the Cottages. At this date they would belong to Fishermen and their families.
Courtesy of Ken Johnson.
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The abandoned Chapel at Kettleness, originally the mission church of St John the Baptist and built in 1872. With a distinctive patterned tile roof, this sturdy well constructed buiding has been turned into residential use. In the background on the hill can be seen Scratch Alley Farm, which stood beside the site of the Roman Signal Station. ![]() A postcard view of the ‘drying green’ at Runswick Bay, note the variety of paths and roadways affording access to ‘Bank Top’. Obviously pre the motor vehicle and probably a bit of a pull for even a horse and cart. The line of washing is obviously having a good flap in the breeze; it would interfer with traffic today! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson. ![]() A tinted postcard view of Ellerby by Tom Watson of Lythe, showing the buildings which are now known as the Ellerby Hotel. ![]() Boating in style at Runswick Bay, probably in early 1900s. The gentleman with the dark suit and bowler ready to go rowing; lady with the umbrella is presumeably in charge. We pity the poor man getting his feet wet or perhaps his wellingtons don’t leak and are the assembled lads waiting for somebody to fall in? Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson. ![]() Low tide in Runswick Bay, looking eastwards, beyond Claymoor Beck, with the headland of Kettle Ness in the background; the cliffs and headland have been shaped by the alum quarries. Image courtesy of Beryl Morris (from a Tom Watson postcard). |
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