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 Even 60 years ago it looked the same. I can remember first seeing this strange point in the sea and wondering what it was for? A. N. Andrew comments: “It did look like that 60 years ago the pipe leading to the outlet was three to four feet above the level of the sand. Image courtesy of Ken Loughran, thanks to A. N. Andrew for the update.  Claphow bridges in the 1940s, I would not advise walking along the road in this manner today. It is now known that the two ladies are: ”Two sisters (left to right); Joan and Emily Greensitt whose family owned a guest house on Marine Parade, Saltburn. The image was taken of them taking a leisurely stroll through the Claphow bridges about 1940”  Another presentation of cheques to the St John’s Ambulance Brigade by Skinningrove Works staff. Alex Pell, ??, ??, Jackie Robinson, Jack Robinson (Office manager), Jack Claypole (Works manager), Eddie Yeoman and Albert Atkinson. Can anybody assist with the missing names? Image courtesy of Dave McGill, thanks to Brian Young for the update on names.  Not quite a saucy postcard from France. The soldier calms his girl’s fears and wonders when he can get leave. Image courtesy of Howard Wilson.  This postcard home from France, suggests the writer is having a good time? The reality as we now know was completely different, instead of the true appalling conditions he was experiencing the writer tells a little white lie! Image courtesy of Howard Wilson.  Suffragette’s or crossdressers? Are the men supporters or is it a spoof? The trainer on the right, suggests a cricket or football team and this is supported by comments from Derick Pearson. Perhaps a fund raising event, believed to be at Carlin How. Can anyone help with further information. Image courtesy of Pat Bennison.  Photograph taken in Coronation Park, Loftus. So after 1937, possibly Congregational Chapel group?. Second from right kneeling Brenda Horness ? Any information with names, event are welcome. Image courtesy of Pat Bennison.  A postcard from the front; the Censor has been at work, surprisingly the Soldiers Unit and Division have not been erased. Image courtesy of Howard Wilson.  Rhoda Skipper and Wharton Arms locals, help with names and occasion, from our Skelton viewers needed. Josie Bland has assisted with: “George Skipper is seated on the left of the row. Where is Rhoda? I think George and Rhoda’s daughter, Shirley, and her husband Colin Wunibald, are sitting next to George.” Image courtesy of Pat Bennison, thanks to Josie Bland for the update.  A busy Edwardian scene on Redcar High Street. A complete contrast to the present day, with the decline of the British High Street. Are any of the shop owners descendant’s still in business or are they long gone? Image courtesy of Pat Bennison. |
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