T. C. Booth’s postcard views of the Picnic bore separate titles. Obviously not all could get on the one picture, or perhaps these were the younger participants and “Feeding Time” was a more appropriate title?
Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.
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 Our postcard image shows another happy band obviously having a good day (and good weather) at the Loftus Congregational picnic. This is another of the postcards produced by T. C. Booth; being an active participant he would be well placed to ensure members of the congregation could have a momento of the happy occasion. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  The sender of this 1902 dated postcard obviously felt the image did not do justice to Runswick’s charms!  A John Thomas Ross (of Whitby) postcard shows the fishermen’s wives of Runswick who launched the life boat to rescue their husbands on 12th April 1911. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  This postcard view shows plenty of people “taking the air” at the Spa at Whitby. The ladies complete with large brimmed hats to avoid too much sun! How different today when as much flesh (all be it well oiled) as possible is exposed to the golden rays! Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  Believed to be part of the ceremonies at the unveiling of the Loftus Cenotaph in 1922. The image shows the British Legion commemorating the fallen of World War I with a decorated float at the end of an extensive parade, possibly on the way to church for the Service of Remembrance. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  Wilkinson’s store, on the corner of North Road and Cleveland Street Loftus. Prominent on the photograph is Isaac Robinson of Loftus Foundry; who lived opposite the shop at Robinson terrace. His trademark white topper is seen on many early 20th century images of Loftus. This from a postcard view produced by T C Booth. George Trow advised: “My mum later had a hairdressing shop there; she was Dorothy Jackson then Dorothy Trow.” Image courtesy of Olive Bennett, thanks to George Trow for the update.  Cleveland street, Loftus. The well worn steps suggest the sandstone houses have been around for a considerable time, when were they built? The gas lamp is a fine piece of street furniture. Andrew Pearson advises: “The houses in Cleveland Street, Loftus were built in 1825. Number 9 was my first house.” Martin Wray asks: “I can’t find any information on the building number 6 Cleveland Street, all information is very much welcome.” Raymond Thomas Harrison tells the Archive: “We moved from 2 Chapel Row to 12 Cleveland Street in about 1945. No 12 had a bay window. Then we moved to No 6 in about 1958.” Image courtesy of Olive Bennett, thanks to Andrew Pearson, Raymond Harrison and Martin Wray for the updates.
Loftus war Memorial, construction almost complete ready for dedication, some shuttering remains on the left behind which can be seen the entrance through the building to the Catholic church. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett. |
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