Scottish steel smelters union card. note the view of the Forth railway bridge at the top of the card.
collection of eric johnson.
collection of eric johnson.
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Blastfurnace men’s union card.
The front of the previous banner,
showing several steelworks scenes. collection of eric johnson.
A brief history of the banner, after the unfurling ceremony the banner disappeared around 12 years later, and was lost until in 1950, it was discovered at the Kings Head hotel Grangetown, furled and lying in its dust covered box, in a sad state of decay. Sent to Middlesbrough office and then to union H.Q. in London in 1971. Proving too large for the union museum it returned to its box.
The Banner consists of a sheet of silk on both sides of which are painted various scenes in oils.Over the years the panels cracked and the oils attacked the silk. the decision was made to send it to the TEXTILE CONSERVATION CENTRE at HAMPTON COURT PALACE. were it was restored over seven months in 1989. collection of eric johnson.
Train bound for Whitby, non corridor stock, Engine possible Ex L.N.E.R. Thompson L1 class,? help needed on identification. five coaches were normal in summer, reduced to two or three for winter service. date mid 1950s. A photograph of Staithes Viaduct, taken from the landward side, I think, showing a 5 coach train travelling towards Whitby, headed by a large tank engine (possibly an A8 (4-6-2T) or maybe a BR Standard tank (2-6-4T) – or even a Thompson L1 tank (2-6-4T) – thanks to Mark Thompson). What a remarkably scenic railway this was – nowadays it would be the ideal candidate for preservation – and we cannot blame Dr Beeching for the closure of the line. As Andrew Hogan tells us: ”This line closed in 1958, Dr. Beeching did not come to power until 1962 and therefore had nothing to do with its closure.” Thanks to Mark for that update. Russ Pigott tells us: ”The loco is a class L1 2-6-4t and the photo was taken after 1956 as it has the later BR crest,maybe even closure day as there seems to be a lot of people (enthusiasts?) stood up and looking out of the coach windows.” Thanks to Russ for that update.
We wondered where this train was and the probable journey, having been told by Derick Pearson that it is the 67750 (locomotive number) and was on the Whitby to Loftus line. Tom Sayers has come to the rescue with the following information: ”This picture was taken just after the train had come out of the tunnel at Easington on the way to Loftus.”
Train heading towards Whitby, camping coach can be seen in siding on the left. Photo courtesy of Maurice Grayson
View of the station buildings. Photo courtesy of Maurice Grayson
Over the viaduct on it’s way to Whitby.
Train departing towards Whitby. Thanks to Maurice Grayson for the photo. |
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