The original entrance to the priory at Guisborough. Founded in about 1120 by Robert De Brus for Augustinian Canons. The original priory burned down in 1289 and this gatehouse was the only survivor of the fire.
Postcard courtesy of Maurice Grayson.
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 The sea wall and in the background is Sandsend Ness. The building in this postcard is part of the old alum works it was cleared away to provide a car park. A Judges postcard courtesy Maurice Grayson.  On the sands at Saltburn in the years before the Great War. A large audience are watching a performance by Pierrots. At this time the usual performers were Grapho and Jacksons ”Mascots” or the ”Jovial Jollies” Steve Fawkes comments: “I have a postcard/photograph of the Grapho and Jackson Mascots – undated but around this time.” Postcard courtesy Maurice Grayson, thanks to Steve Fawkes for the update.  The title tells all! This photograph came to us with the title on the reverse. We would welcome names and possibly reasons for the gathering. Alex Wilson advises us: ”The face peering out from the back row, with his hands resting on the shoulders of two ladies, looks like my father Denis Codling. He would have been 20 in 1946.” Gary Yarker adds: “No idea if the dates are right but there are three ladies to the right and the two guys in the background look like my uncle Bryan Yarker and my dad Eric Yarker.” Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club and many thanks to J. Wilson and Gary Yarker for the updates.  This J. Salmon postcard view of the High Street and Arlington Street, Loftus; is unused and so possibly dates form the early part of the 20th century. We would welcome defining detail. Image courtesy of Jean Hall.  A postcard image of Hummersea beach with the remains of the alum house and chimney still dominating the beach. The postcard is postmarked 30th August 1906 and the beach looks to be well used by visitors, enjoying the sunny day. Image courtesy of Jean Hall.  A copy of a newspaper cutting reporting on the retirement of Mr and Mrs Gornall from Loftus County Modern in 1965. Ann Jackson remembers: I remember this saying goodbye to Mr and Mrs Gornall. I recognise Christopher stood near Mr Normington, Mrs Best is there too. I am in the right hand side at the top of the picture. Steve Partlett commented: “The girl in front Ann Jackson is Alison Harker. Over on the other side, behind Mrs Best is Margaret Ford.” Ann Jackson confirmed with: “Margaret Ford (now Russell) now lives down south.”  A further view of the wave damage to the Cod and Lobster corner, be a bit draughty that night in the bar! Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson  Mill Bank Loftus, above the trees on the left can be seen the tower for the aerial bucket’s system tipping shale from the mine. Whilst to the left in the foreground the end of Whitecliffe Cottages are also visible. Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.  St Leonard’s is the parish church for Loftus. The original ancient edifice dating back to Saxon times was demolished in 1810, described by Rev. Graves “as a dark, mean and humble building.” The new church designed by Ignatius Bonomi, a well known Durham architect who also planned the original Rectory, (this now called Linden House) above Dam end; the hall of Lord Dundas in the Hall Grounds is also much in his style. The church was again enlarged around 1900, with the addition of a north aisle. The fine carved rood screen and rood cross, divide the nave from the chancel. Image (from a Skilbeck postcard) courtesy Maurice Grayson; detail courtesy of Nicholas Pevsner “Yorkshire- the North Riding”. |
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