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The Committee

Loftus Youth Club Committee are pictured:
Back row: Mr H. Norminton, Mr C. F. Tidman, ??, Mr G. Hebditch, ??.
Seated: ??, ??, ??, Mr John Verrill. Help is needed to complete the names.

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club.

Loftus War Memorial

This postcard image of Loftus War Memorial shortly after the opening ceremony in 1922. We can see the war memorial and the lions head pouring out water, with some of the older houses of Loftus in the background.

Image courtesy of Margaret and Michael Garbutt.

And This is for Good Conduct

Rob Dobson being presented with his Long Service Good Conduct Medal in November 1984.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

It’s a Bit Chilly Out Here

Bernard Dobson during inspection whilst on naval duties.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Royal Duties

Bernard Dobson with Prince Charles touring HMS Ganges.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Eyes Right!

We see Bernard Dobson on parade at HMS Ganges, whilst on training.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Miss Loftus 195?

Miss Loftus being presented with her trophy and sash by a Loftus Urban District Councillor. We think this looks like Miss Rita Ward (later Unthank) but can anybody confirm? Also we need help with the name of the Councillor. Jean Brown advised: “Definitely Rita, I remember the occasion.”

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club; thanks to Jean Brown for the update.

When Brian Met Eileen

Married at St Leonard’s Loftus were Brian Taylor and Eileen Jackson. Nivard Ovington tells us: “The marriage was in the early part of 1959”.

Image courtesy of Loftus Youth Club and thanks to Nivard Ovington for that update.

Goathland Church

Goathland with only the sheep to disturb the peace, soon to be transformed after filming began for the ”Heartbeat” T.V. series; as the fictional village of Aidensfield.

Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.

Loftus Market Place

Taken from the west we can clearly see the shop of  C. J. Dodd & Co; the Presbytery in the background and the original shop with living accommodation above in the building now the Co-op. A hand tinted postcard produced by H. G. Glen & Co of Leeds pre-1913.

Image courtesy of Margaret and Michael Garbutt.