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Frederick W. Bothroyd – Watchmaker and Jeweller - 5 Zetland Road, Loftus is listed in the 1901 Census, but not in 1891. Jayne tells us: ”The image is of Frederick William Bothroyd standing proudly in his shop. His brother Herbert Bothroyd shared the premises and operated a cycle shop, hence the tires in the front window. F.W. Bothroyd set up his watchmaking/jewellery business at Loftus in c1890 on the High Street. He moved premises to Zetland Road by 1894, first at 27 Zetland Road and then at 5 Zetland Road until 1914.” This image possibly dates from the mid 1890’s. This is based upon records which indicate he married in 1892 and by 1901 had three children, the eldest being Richard 6 years of age. The site is now occupied by a cafe and amusement arcade. Interesting that the next door way to the right of the image leads to ”refreshment rooms”.
Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council and many thanks to Jayne for the update.
An early post card view of Runswick Bay, before the roads were ”improved”? Note the line of washing, obviously having a good flap in the breeze. It would interfer with traffic today!
Image courtesy of Maurice Grayson.
A different collection of images of Loftus on a postcard.
Image courtesy of Ken Johnson.
A view of Hinderwell High Street, even today the butcher’s shop shown still operates, although with a different name on the frontage.
Image courtesy of Ken Johnson.
A lovely view of Loftus Market Place,taken by Rita Unthank in the mid 1980’s. We are advised by Steven Steyert: ”I would say the photo is not as early as the 60′s and is more mid 80′s , The white mk3 escort van parked was only built from 1980 – 1986”. How peaceful it looks.
Image courtesy of Rita Unthank and thanks to Steven Steyert for the update.
This tinted post card view of the lower promenade at Saltburn, viewed from above the Hazelgrove acess.
Image courtesy of Ken Jonson.
This tinted postcard of views of North Skelton, dated 1910 proves how proud residents were of their communities.
Image courtesy of Ken Johnson.
A tinted postcard view of Ellerby by Tom Watson of Lythe, showing the buildings which are now known as the Ellerby Hotel.
Image courtesy of Ken Johnson.
A delightful view of the Fox and Hounds at Dalehouse. Simon Chapman advises us with regards to dating: ”Note in the background to the left – the bridge which carried the railway from Port Mulgrave to Grinkle Mine - At this point it crossed both the road and Easington Beck. The mine was abandoned in 1934 so the picture was probably taken before that date.”
Image courtesy of Janet Grey and thanks to Simon Chapman for the dating information.
A view also from about 1890 viewing towards the Methodist Chapel at the bottom of Green Road (Skelton Green bank to those who were familiar with Skelton).
Image courtesy of Janet Grey.
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