Like the previous image, there are questions that need answers: who is this natty dressed cyclist? The Archive believes the location to be ‘Wood Road’ that links Loftus with Skinningrove, but the other question is when was the photograph taken?
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A lovely photograph taken in the Market Place at Loftus near the Angel Inn; the children are dressed lovely and the cart/float looks great, but what is the occasion and what was the date and who was the gentleman all dressed up?
A very serious looking Norman; obviously a posed photograph. The Archive would welcome suggestions as to when and why (or even where) the picture was taken. Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council
The Archive was unsure about where this photograph was taken, but following comments now known to be the James Finegan Hall at Eston. Ray Tough tells us: ” Vince Teasdale is on the photograph, so it was during his term as Mayor of Langbaurgh Borough Council and to Vince’s left is Mr Abigail, the Chief Executive of Langbaurgh. The person on the far left could be Stan Barton from Brotton but I’m not too sure, and the person on his right could be Sam “Paddy” Tombe.” David Walsh advises: ”Not sure that it’s Stan Barton but the person next to him is Sammy Tombe who died some years back. It is certainly the James Finegan Hall (and I am old enough to remember Jim Finegan).” Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council and thanks to Ray Tough, Fred Bann and David Walsh for confirming the location, also thanks to all for the names to date.
Staithes branch of the Loftus Co-op in 1908; following comments from Eric Johnson who directed our attention to the sign indicating chapel and Derick Pearson pointing out the blue flint bricks creating a different pattern to cobbles it can be confirmed. Image courtesy of the David Linton Collection, also copies from the Pem Holliday Collection and Derick Pearson; also thanks to Eric Johnson, Derick Pearson and Julie Riddiough in solving our query.
After featuring the postman handing mail to Mary Bennison in this photograph, taken in 1922; we were told by Pauline Morrell: “This is Thomas Hansell my great grandad.” Image courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn and thanks to Pauline Morrell for the update.
Mr. Bennison, John Dowey and Mr. Manning Robert Russell sitting on the bench outside the Institute at Boulby ’Tin City’. John Russell tells us: ”The gentleman sitting at the right hand end of the bench is my great grandfather Manning Robert Russell (1852 – 1936). He originated from Brigstock in Northamptonshire and after a few years working in the Durham collieries worked as a under-manager at a Boulby Ironstone Mine from 1908 – 1927. Any further information or memories would be very welcome.” Image courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn and many thanks to John Russell for the update.
Not alive with the sound of music, but more alive with the sound of mining. This postcard view by Lilywhite Ltd, shows the Eston Hills long before the present day ‘Parkway – A174’ roadway was even thought about!
Ray Conn’s grandparents; Katie and Stephen Wilkinson Easton, standing in front of one of the cottages at Boulby in 1918. Ray has told us that Stephen Wilkinson Easton carved his initials; S.W.E. on a stone at the quarry and it is still there. Vivienne Story (nee Easton) tells us: ” Kate and Stephen I believe are my Great Grand Parents.” Image and information courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn and many thanks to Vivienne Story for the update.
Ray Conn’s parents; Margaret and Norman Bennison Conn, at Boulby Cottages. Image courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn. |
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