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Staithes Beck Mouth

A different angle on our many photographs of Staithes. Taken from the Cowbar side of the beck.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Do You Remember Donald Peers?

Pictured at Loftus County Youth Club when he came to open their Christmas Bazaar; Donald Peers, singing star was presented with a pair of cufflinks by Judith Dobson a member of the Club. At the opening Donald commented about the criticism often generated against the younger generation “I wish I was young enough to wear jeans; in my young days it was oxford bags.” James Wilks assists with: “Donald Peers (10 July 1908 – 9 August 1973) was a popular Welsh singer. His best remembered rendition and signature song was “In a Shady Nook by a Babbling Brook”.

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club, thanks to James Wilks for the update.

Parade Carlin How

Was it a Coronation celebration, a Carlin How Carnival or some other event; our title was taken from the postcard from which the image is derived. We asked if anybody could assist with a possible date or title for well attended activity? Bill Danby tells us: ”Looks like post-war, but not long after. I suggest the Festival of Britain, held in the Summer of 1951, with events all over the country. It was supposed to cheer up Britain after the long years of War and rationing. The costumes of the ladies are very reminiscent of the Festival Logo. Most likely Coronation Street, Carlin How.” However Derick Pearson disputes this, believing it to be elsewhere in East Cleveland; can anybody assist?

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers, many thanks to Bill Danby and Derick Pearson for the updates.

You have got the Job!

Dating from 1966 the letter is confirmation of Mrs Saunby’s appointment as an Assistant Youth Leader at Loftus Youth Club.

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club.

Robin Hood’s Bay from Rocks

A delightful hand tinted postcard view of “Bay Town”, interesting is the Whitby coat of arms in the bottom right hand corner.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Robin Hood’s Bay – The Steps

A postcard view of the road and steps up out of Robin Hoods Bay, possibly from the 1930s based on the ladies clothing. How quiet and no vehicles attempting the perilous descent or ascent.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

The Mill Robin Hoods Bay

A post card view of the Mill at Robin Hoods Bay. The building is slightly further south of Robin Hoods Bay and can still be viewed by walkers on the now popular Cleveland Way.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Saltburn Cliff Tramway

Opening in June 1884 the Saltburn Inclined Tramway replaced the vertical hoist of John Nicholson; possibly the world’s oldest water balanced cliff lift, the main winding wheel was replaced for the first time in 1998. Restored recently complete with stained glass windows it remains a useful way to avoid the climb from either the pier or the beach. We have been advised by Callum Duff: ”The Vertical Hoist at Saltburn was built by the Saltburn Improvement Company’s chief engineer, John Anderson who also built The Alexandra Hotel on Britannia Terrace (now Marine Parade) and was instrumental in the building of Saltburn pier.”

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers, thanks also to Callum Duff for the update.

Susan and ?

The lady was well known in Loftus, but I don’t know who she married, do you? Barbara McBurney tells us: ”The lady is my cousin Judith Dobson,  her husband is Kenneth Yates, Judith’s sister is Susan.” Brian Espiner adds: “Every boy in the class was in love with Susan Dobson when we were in Loftus Junior School. She was an absolutely brilliant artist from an early age. I worked with her a couple of times on the Christmas post, but was too shy to ask her out.”

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club, thanks to Barbara McBurney and Brian Espiner for the updates.

Married in Middlesbrough

The write up tells us a little about the couple; however their connection to Loftus Youth Club is unknown to the Archive; can you tell us more, please?

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club.