Skelton on Ure, Yorkshire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Skelton on Ure

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Old Photos of Skelton on Ure
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Skelton on Ure in 1965

Old Maps of Skelton on Ure

Historic Maps of Skelton on Ure and the local area.

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Map of Skelton on Ure in 1898

Map of Skelton on Ure in 1903-1904

Map of Skelton on Ure in 1925

Map of Skelton on Ure in 1947

Map of Skelton on Ure in 1889

Sheet Maps of Skelton on Ure

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Shows Skelton on Ure in 1858

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Books about Skelton on Ure
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29 photo books on Skelton on Ure and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Skelton on Ure
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Raf Dishforth

My brother was stationed here during his National Service. I was 9 years old in 1953 and I remember very vividly writing letters to him and receiving the same from him. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there. He was also able, when he got a 48 hour pass, to get a lift home with a potato merchant, who had a depot in Thirsk, and one in Motherwell where we stayed. All Bill had to do was phone them and they would pick ...see more

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Added 28 November 2010

Tank Crossing

Does anyone remember the tank crossing that was built at the River Ure at Bridge Hewick? It was built so that Sherman tanks could practice moving in water for the later Normandy landings in 1944. We used to see them every day as we passed over the bridge on our way to school in Ripon. Has anybody got a photograph of the tanks in the river at that time? If so let me know please with contact details.

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Added 02 April 2010

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Tank Crossing