The Hinderwell Well

This John Thomas Ross of Whitby postcard image is entitled “The Old Pump Well” although often called “St Hilda’s Well” where traditionally whilst St Hilda was travelling to Whitby stopped for a water and having prayed for water, a spring appeared. The well today is more of a monument presentation, no lever pump to possibly be prevent vandalism! Anthea Ellis advises on names: “Front right Lizzie Hodgson, front left Lizzie Hodgson (unrelated); on steps John Gray, Hannah Trattles, Annie Lyth, Mabel Wheatherill. Children Bob Billam (left), Joe Dawson.”

Image courtesy of Olive Bennett and Maurice Grayson, thanks to Anthea Ellis for the update.