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 A very narrow back lane in Staithes. The word George on the door at the left may refer to the Royal George Inn, thus giving an idea of location. Bev Campbell tells us: ”Hi, this is the lane into Royal George yard. The houses on the right are now our cottage; The Cottage, High Street; owned by the Crooks family at the time of the photograph. Many thanks to Bev Campbell for identifying the location and her update.  Cutting the Golden Jubilee Cake of Loftus Women’s Institute. What date was that and can you name any more of the ladies please? Left to right, ?, Mrs Margery Bolton, ?, ?, Mrs Ditchburn. Image courtesy of Ann Hamliton and Loftus Women’s Institute; also thanks to Jean Gittins for the update.  Loftus Womens Institute 25th Anniversary Celebration; in the institute building on Micklow Lane, Loftus, sadly now no longer there, if you are as old as me you may remember some of the dances that were held there, a good time was had by all. Back Row Left, Mrs Pinkney, Mrs Rouse. Front Left to Right, Mrs Anderson, Miss Edith Cochrane, Mrs Davies, Miss West, Olive Waite, Mrs Ditchburn, Mrs Carton. A date for this photo would be appreciated. Image courtesy of Ann Hamliton and Loftus Women’s Institute.  The Olympic torch bearer as he approached Carlin How from Brotton; and yes I know it isn’t old but it will be one day and this may never happen again the torch coming through our area. Can you name the bearer or the date please? Image courtesy of Ray Brown.
Staithes High Street in the early 20th century. a lovely photograph showing the narrow street to perfection and the ladies in their Staithes (or Steers as locals know it) bonnets, even if you go to Staithes now you never seem to see the bonnets so traditional and popular with the fisher women of Staithes.  A cutting from the Whitby Gazette “Looking Back”, already on site ! With all the names; entitled “Loftus Senior School – 1946/7”. Image courtesy of Mavis Stevenson.  Loftus Young Farmers in 1950 from a photograph courtesy of W. E. Shaw, 10 North Road Loftus (Tel. Loftus 190). Back row: ??, Alan Wood, George Bosomworth, John Proud, John Wood, ??. Third row: Barbara Elsegood, Mavis Dawson, Frank Gibson, ? Walker, Les Brittain, ? Walker, Joan Bradbury, Barry Cuthbertson, Dick Miller. Second row: Ann Edwards, Ursula Gibson, Bill Richardson, Winnie Hutchinson (Muir), Guy Stevenson, Mr Tom Bradbury, Tom Gibson, Joe Allanson. Front row: Cilla Elsegood, John Turnbull, ? Turnbull, Elizabeth Bradbury (Smith). Adrienne Elsegood asked: “It would be lovely to hear from anyone who remembers me in the club. We had some very happy times.” Whilst Susan Wesley-Emmerson enquires: “Do you have any other information about Ann Edwards and perhaps of her four younger siblings. Ann was my Aunt who passed away some 10 years ago.” Image and information courtesy of Mavis Stevenson; thanks to Colin, Adrienne McCallum (nee Elsegood) Rita Beckham, Michael Grant, Eric Trembath and Susan Wesley-Emmerson for the updates. |
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