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Flying Man of Pocklington

I remember going to Pocklington, in the effort to find family from our family tree. We went to Bishop Wilton. But, in browsing in Pocklington, we found out about the Flying Man of Pocklington. He said he could fly, and went up to the top of the highest building in the village at the time, which was the church, tied a rope to his leg, just in case, and proceed to fly off the top. He went to the extend of the rope, and slammed into the church wall. He was buried at the bottom of the wall, from where he hit the wall.
That was very amusing, I wonder what kin he still has in Pocklington ... a family ...read more here
A memory of Pocklington contributed by Evelyn Jepson

From 1950 to 1955. at Riversleigh. Staith St. Bubwith.

When I was five years old , Mum Dad and me moved to Bubwith in to a house by the Derwent called Riversleigh. My memories are many and varied from the five years I lived there. The house opposite used to be flooded each year and the folk who lived their just moved their belongings up to the first floor. We were more fortunate as the water did not reach the house just laid in the lower part of the front garden. The church All Saints was opposite and I was a frequent visitor on Sundays to attend the Sunday School and also during the week as I had a fascination with the local grave digger who called Mr Batty. He ...read more here
A memory of Bubwith contributed by JUDITH ST JOHN

Stephenson's shop

Holme-On-Spalding-Moor, Station Corner c1955

In 1939 this shop was owned by Mr and Mrs Hodgson. They were relatives of Geoff Foster who still lives in the village. I last made a purchase from Annie Hodgson in 1948. I last saw the Hodgsons in 1952 on returning from service in Malaya. I love Holme and still make regular visits.
A memory of Holme-On-Spalding-Moor contributed by Peter Wiles

Station Lane

Holme-On-Spalding-Moor, Station Lane c1965

The first smallholding on the right hand side was where my relatives lived - Richard and Nellie Wiles. The house is still very much the same, but with some extensions to the house itself. The outbuildings are exactly the same. The next house was my grandparents' smallholding. The outbuildings are still there but can hardly be seen from the road. I remember the Station Master was a Mr O'Keefe. I still have a cousin living in Station Lane. Happy memories.
A memory of Holme-On-Spalding-Moor contributed by Peter Wiles

Extracts From Stamford Bridge & North Yorkshire books

Stamford Bridge, the Bridges c1960

The East and West bridges cross the Derwent side by side. The narrow arched bridge was built in 1727 and stands above the battleground. The later bridge now carries the railway.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Stamford Bridge, Post Office and Square c1960

Tourism seems to be taking over now. There is a stone marker on the weedy green, in the foreground. It is a reminder of a famous battle in 1066 when King Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway. It has always been overshadowed by a more famous battle that took place north of Hastings.
An extract from from"Humberside Photographic Memories".

Stamford Bridge, Post Office and Square c1960

High above the pond stands the church dedicated to St James. It was built in the 19th century in 14th-century style; its fine octagonal spire graces its western tower.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Burton Fleming, the Church c1960

The church of St Cuthbert is of Early English origins, but was restored in 1877 and partially rebuilt in brick. There was once a south aisle, but this was removed, as was the chancel arch. A small turret clock, with two dials, was erected in the tower in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s jubilee.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Sewerby, the Hall c1885

The Hall was built in the early 18th century, when the parkland was laid out; it includes the oldest monkey-puzzle trees in the world. The house and grounds were bought by Bridlington Council in 1934 and opened to the public by Amy Johnson. After her death on one of her long-distance flights, her father gave her memorabilia to the Hall, and the Amy Johnson room was opened in 1956.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".