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 Another postcard produced by Rapps “For the best furnished houses and appartments, apply W. Rapp and Sons. House and Estate Agents…” and postmarked from 1917; the view bears the title of “Riftswood Mill Race” but is as many will know Marske Mill. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley.  This delightful Rapp’s postcard dates from 1910, with an embossed framing of the view of Marske Mill. It is known that a watermill existed as long ago as 1649, but the fell into disuse in the 1920’s and remained as a farm until 1947. The mill house as shown in this image was actually a Victorian building (removed some years ago), originally constructed for the foreman in charge of the railway viaduct which remains in use until today. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley, additional information from ”Marske Mill Trail Guide”.  Postmarked 1906, this postcard view of the railway station shows the roads with horse-drawn hackney cabs and pedestrians. How much quieter than the present junction. The prominent Statue of John Vaughan ’Iron Master’, was moved to Victoria Square in 1904. The overall arched roof being destroyed by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. The corner of the lower floor area of the building; 8 Exchange Place was formerly Winterschladen’s Wine & Spirits shop. It presently operates as ”The Corner House” a cocktail bar and entertainment venue. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley.  This postcard print of Redcar from the west comes from a postcard produced by T. Walton of Redcar, possibly dating from the 19th century. St Peter’s Church can be seen on the right of the print. The tower and nave were by Ignatius Bonomi dating from 1828, chancel added in 1888. The windmill although appearing to be sited towards the present day coast road to Marske; is believed to be Redcar Windmill. Fred Brunskill explains: ”Although St Peters was opened on August 27th 1829 by the Archbishop of York it still remained under the Mother church of Marske until the Redcar Parish was formed in 1867. The Redcar Windmill was situated at 127 Lord Street (formerly Back Lane) and part of the original sand stone can still be seen. The Redcar mill ( Miller Robert Coulson ) had six wind vanes whereas the Coatham windmill only had four.” Following a query from Walter Ferrand (whose maternal family are the Coulson family and a direct decendant of Robert Coulson): ” My maternal family are the Coulson family and my direct descendent Robert Coulson great great great great grandfather lived at Mill House Coatham and was the miller at Coatham. I am trying to understand from the comments above how he was also at Redcar Mill and would appreciate any information any one has to help me with their history in the area.” Ruth Coulson explains: ”It appears that there were two Coulson brothers, Stephen and Robert. Stephen had the Redcar Mill and Robert the Coatham Mill. My husband is decended from Stephen. I have only recently found out about the facts of the mills.” Image courtesy of Kim Whaley; thanks to Fred Brunskill, Walter Ferrand and Ruth Coulson for the updates.  Originally known as Middlesbrough and sited on Newport Road, it became known as the North Riding Infirmary, sadly now demolished and now replaced by commercial premises; the fine portico entrance was saved and re erected on the site. Image courtesy of Kim Whaley.  A Valentine’s Series postcard dated 1907, showing we believe the west gate looking towards Linthorpe Road; Dorman Museum on Image courtesy of Kim Whaley. |
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