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Once the impregnable stronghold of the De Thweng’s, Kilton Castle fell into disrepair and by 1347 had only one occupant – Catherine de Thweng, a widow – and later in the same century, it was described as being totally abandoned. Even less of Kilton castle exists today, despite its Ancient Monument status. Peter Appleton provided information regarding the de Thweng’s: “In 1272, Peter de Brus III died without male heir. His four sisters became co-heiresses of the de Brus estates in north-east Yorkshire. Lucia de Brus married Marmaduke de Thweng and had, as her portion of the estates, the manors of Yarm, Danby and Brotton. The latter included the township of Kilton. Her older sibling, Agnes, received the manors of Skelton, Marske, Upleatham and Kirkleatham, whilst her younger siblings, Margaret and Laderina, received respectively, the barony of Kendal and the manor of Carlton-in-Cleveland.”
Image (courtesy of John G. Hannah) from “Views of Loftus-in-Cleveland and Neighbourhood” published by J. F. Cooke. Apologies for incorrectly quoting Lucy de Thweng. Thanks to Peter Appleton for the update regarding the de Thweng’s.
Now we have three ladies; Amy Thurlow, Flo Fletcher and Ellen Bainbridge looking lovely at Whitby about 1920.
Image and information courtesy of Owen Rooks.
This Phoenix postcard (Brittain and Wright of Stockton) dating from the early 20th century looks towards Stanghow and the road leading to the moor.
Image courtesy of Tina Dowey.
Nice photograph, taken this time from Mill Bank; Glover’s Path can be seen as can the buildings to the left centre of the image belonging to Whitecliffe mine. The old railway bridge is very clear, as are the steel works back right. Carlin How mine was known to the miners as Duck Hole owing to the wet working conditions. Simon Chapmann advises: “Duckhole closed in 1944 and in the image the headgear has been demolished. The chimney for North Loftus pit can still be seen so it is believed to be from about 1950.”
Image courtesy of several sources including Pem Holliday Collection, thanks to Simon Chapman for additional information.
Once again the photograph is of Amy, Elsie and Ellen; taken about 1930 at the door of Boulby Barns.
Image and details courtesy of Owen Rooks.
Dated about 1930 this image of Amy Thurlow was believed to have been taken at the entrance to Easington Church. Kim Lindley has advised: “Possibly at the entrance to All Saints church, Easington.”
Image and details courtesy of Owen Rooks, thanks to Kim Lindley for the update.
About 1930 at an unknown location (but possibly in the garden of Boulby Barns Farm) with Bessie on the left and the right Amy. Anne Hindmarsh asked: “Would Amy be Bessie Andersons’s sister they were both Thurlows?” Janet Wilson advised: “I think that the lady on the left is Bessie Anderson (nee Thurlow) who was Amy’s mother.”
Image courtesy of Owen Rooks, also thanks to Anne Hindmarsh and Janet Wilson for the updates.
A gathering following the Presentation Evening at Rosecroft School in 1997. With Ashok Kumar in left centre of the photograph, but who is he listening to?
In the background is Marion Calvert Food Technology (Domestic Science as it used to be called) and Matthew Waite a pupil. Joanne Ewens advises: “Ashok was in school all day that day but he did the awards on the evening; “I had my picture taken with Ashok that day; I received the first ever award for Food Technology. It was called the Stonehouse Bakery Award. Graeme Lynas received an award for CDT for making a crab pot.”
Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council and updated information from Joanne Ewens.
Another two in animated conversations – who were the participants?
Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council.
Ashok Kumar (MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) holds court, while his audience takes copious notes (newspaper reporter perhaps?).
Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council.
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