The Goodchild Delivery Horse And Cart.
The horse and cart in the picture belonged to my husband's uncle, Harry Goodchild.
He worked with Len Pennock delivering coal and other goods around Robin Hoods Bay and Fylingthorpe.
The delivery business started in the late 1800's by James Goodchild who was the local agent for the British rail parcel delivery service in the area. Because of the steepness of Bay bank (1 in 3) a special metal shoe was placed under one of the wheels to prevent the cart running away.
The man at the back of the cart wearing the cap is Len Pennock and the man in the middle of the picture walking towards the cart is Harry Goodchild.
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RE: RE: The Goodchild Delivery Horse And Cart.
Hi, I am Allan Raby, and I am trying to trace my great-grand father. He used to run a pub in Robin Hood's Bay in the early 1900s, his name was Heath. Does anyone know how I can find out more? Allan
Comment from Allan Raby on Thursday, 24th April 2008.
RE: RE: The Goodchild Delivery Horse And Cart.
Hi, I am Chris Goodchild and I am directly related to Harry Goodchild through his sister Hannah Burnsides Wilson Goodchild who is my great grandmother.
Earnest Goodchild another brother of my great grandmothers ran the Laurel Inn with his wife Martha Goodchild for quite some time.
If anyone knows anything about the Goodchild or Pennock Family of Robin Hoods Bay I would like to share information with them. Thanks
Comment from Christopher Goodchild on Tuesday, 20th October 2009.