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 Opened in 1883 Sandsend station at the foot of Lythe bank was at the northern end of the viaduct spanning the Sandsend valley. It closed in 1958, but this postcard view shows the station in c. 1900, perhaps the porter is moving boxes for the young lady?  The board told the year and the class, but please can we have help with names; can anybody assist?  A Banbride postcard view of the floods at North Ormesby railway crossing with the Toll Bar cabin in the background. The horse must have been quiet, imagine having the confidence to stand on the trailer? Image courtesy of John G. Hannah.  An early 20th century view of Kildale station. The station master relaxes on the platform bench; as the woman and children look at the camera from the footbridge. Perhaps the stationmasters family? In 1901 this was Henry Bindoff, superseded by Thomas Carr in 1910, for one year; and John Watson in 1911. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah. Further information on the railway at Kildale from ”Glimpses of Kildale” by Cedric Anthony.
This Excel Series postcard view is post 1909 as it shows the more ‘modern’ swing bridge, which replaced the draw bridge at that time.  This Valentine’s postcard view of the fish quay and harbour side at Whitby although post marked 1947 is believed to be an earlier production, David Richardson advises: “A Valentines postcard, no G.1310 was released in 1934.” Image courtesy of John G. Hannah and thanks to David Richardson for that update.  The 199 steps shown in a Valentine’s Series postcard view now known to date from 1892s. Obviously a washing day for at least one house! Image courtesy of John G. Hannah and thanks to David Richardson for the dating update.  A view of Cragg Hall ironstone mine viewed possibly from the road linking Brotton and Carlin How. The mine operated from 1871 to 1892, the only indication of the existence of the mine is the cottages and farm on the hillside. The mine was named after the farm, the cottages came later and after the mine closed a collection of building, which stood below the road (now a grassy field) were known as Cragg Hall cottages, they were demolished in 1966. Simon Chapman confirms our belief in the view: ”This view is from the road looking towards the sea. The two shafts shown here were south of the railway whereas the fan house (to left) was on the seaward side.” Image courtesy of George Pearson and thanks to Colin Hart and Simon Chapman for the updates.
A postcard view dating from 1960 and showing the road with remarkably little traffic. Obviously ideal for walking the pram!  A Judges’ postcard view of the harbour side from Church Street overlooking Tate Hill sands. Image courtesy of John G. Hannah |
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