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 A Rapp’s Library Postcard view of Staithes; Rapp’s was a stationers and printers of Saltburn. The card dates from the late 1890’s showing the bridge from Staithes to Cowbar, this scene features in many images of Staithes. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  The storm of 1906 with the Cod and Lobster corner taking a bit of a wave! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  Dating from before World War I this E.W.T. Dennis (of Scarborough) postcard shows an idyllic scene complete with rowing boat, no hordes of tourists. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  The title on the card is actually incorrect! Maps of the area define this headland as Sandsend Ness. Kettleness is actually some two mile further up the coast and not visible from Sandsend. It is still an excellent postcard view of the original Alum House which is now the area of the car park at the bottom of Lythe bank. The postcard, produced by Friths is postmarked from 1932. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  A Banbride postcard view of the floods at North Ormesby railway crossing with the Toll Bar cabin in the background. The horse must have been quiet, imagine having the confidence to stand on the trailer? Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.
This Excel Series postcard view is post 1909 as it shows the more ‘modern’ swing bridge, which replaced the draw bridge at that time.  This Valentine’s postcard view of the fish quay and harbour side at Whitby although post marked 1947 is believed to be an earlier production, David Richardson advises: “A Valentines postcard, no G.1310 was released in 1934.” Image courtesy of John G. Hannah and thanks to David Richardson for that update.  The 199 steps shown in a Valentine’s Series postcard view now known to date from 1892s. Obviously a washing day for at least one house! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah and thanks to David Richardson for the dating update.
A postcard view dating from 1960 and showing the road with remarkably little traffic. Obviously ideal for walking the pram!  A Judges’ postcard view of the harbour side from Church Street overlooking Tate Hill sands. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah |
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