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 The title of this postcard view of the bridge in Great Ayton is apt, the bridge in the image is remarkably similar to the present day bridge, being rebuilt in 1909. The only difference being in the base of the central supporting pillar. Today you are unlikely to see people in smock tops beside the stream! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  A Yorkshire Post image of the River Esk in flood at Sleights. On 23rd July 1930 severe flooding affected Sleights following a cloud burst. Many villagers were marooned in their homes, surrounded by water as our postcard picture shows. These floods, the worst since the 1800’s affected the whole of the Esk valley. Obviously the Yorkshire Post had a photographer available at the right moment. Pity this poor householder! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  Although postmarked from 1952, it is likely this postcard view of Saltersgate and across what is known as Fylingdales moor is possibly pre 1940; not a lot to see apart from sheep! Graham Denison tells us: “You can see the Saltersgate Pub, bottom of the bank on the left. Legend says ‘The fire is never to be allowed to go out or the excise man who is supposedly buried underneath it will start haunting the neighbourhood’. Pub closed and boarded up, guess the fire’s out too!”. By 2019 even the pub has gone now!! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah and thanks to Graham Denison for the update.  Goldsborough as a village is unknown to many; unless you are ‘brave’ enough to venture off the main coast road to Whitby (at what is known as Barnby crossroads). This view from a Tom Watson postcard dates from the ealry 1900s or possibly earlier. Beyond Goldsborough, heading towards the sea is the isolated hamlet of Kettleness. I said ‘brave enough’ as the road has interesting corners, narrow sections where meeting a farm vehicle and possibly trailer or speeding local/Post Office vehicle can cause a slight panic to unwary drivers. The final view is well worth the challenge. This view has not changed alot today, the road is now metalled but the farms seem as quiet. It even has a suitable ‘drink’ station, which has been noted for its culinary refreshments! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  Dating from 1908, this CC series postcard is hand tinted and is still a very beautiful view of the side of Cowbar Nab and the stream through the lower area of Staithes.  A modern view of Staithes dating from the 1960’s and produced by Friths. Still a delightful view of Staithes harbour at full tide and so a more unusual view. Christine Marshall comments: “My grandma lived up on Cowbar. Two rows of cottages at the top of Cowbar Bank. I came to Staithes ever summer with my mum from Edinburgh until grandma did in 1972. Have been back twice since then and it really hasn’t changed that much. Wonderful memories.” Image courtesy of John G. Hannah, thanks to Christine Marshall for the memories.  A Rapp’s Library Postcard view of Staithes; Rapp’s was a stationers and printers of Saltburn. The card dates from the late 1890’s showing the bridge from Staithes to Cowbar, this scene features in many images of Staithes. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  The storm of 1906 with the Cod and Lobster corner taking a bit of a wave! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  Dating from before World War I this E.W.T. Dennis (of Scarborough) postcard shows an idyllic scene complete with rowing boat, no hordes of tourists. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  The title on the card is actually incorrect! Maps of the area define this headland as Sandsend Ness. Kettleness is actually some two mile further up the coast and not visible from Sandsend. It is still an excellent postcard view of the original Alum House which is now the area of the car park at the bottom of Lythe bank. The postcard, produced by Friths is postmarked from 1932. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah. |
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