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98 & 100 High Street

Crowle, High Street c1960

These two shops in the High Street in Crowle were owned by my grandmother Rose Raper. They were handed down to my father and aunt. My dad Raymond Raper had the grocers shop at number 98 and we lived above the shop until I was ten years old in 1963. My dad continued to work in the shop until his retirement in 1984.
The shop at 100 was owned by my aunt Winnie Underwood. She had a drapery shop and her husband ran the post office at the back of the premises.
A memory of Crowle contributed by Rachel Ross

Willow Garth

My Grandparents Arthur and Gladys Gossop lived at Willow Garth, opposite the White Horse Pub.  Grandad bought it with his Army money.  He built a workshop, and began a business which included Wheelwright, Joiner and Contractor.  He made coffins and walked in funeral processions with his best top hat on.  He put piped water, WCs and a bathroom into the house, and did the same in Dad's house in York.  He had a bakelite telephone and always a car - first a little black one with orange indicators which stuck out to the side between the doors (one day the rain was coming through the roof when we went to the foundry and I saw the smith pour liquid metal into ...read more here
A memory of Gilberdyke contributed by Julia Cormack

The Cottages. Sandholme Road

Moved into Sandholme Road in 1954 from Howden. Father and grandfather bought The Cottages at auction and I lived there until going to college in 1970. My parents stayed there until 1983 when they moved into Laburnum Walk, where my mother still lives. Typical of many villages of the type, walk through it once and you have seen it twice. Living as I do now in Bedlington, Northumberland it is quite a way to visit but we get down when we can. I went to the old Gilberdyke primary as did my father and grandfather. (Ironically my father spent his last few years in the old school when it was turned into a nursing home). Passing the eleven plus meant I ...read more here
A memory of Gilberdyke contributed by Dave Cooper

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

Extracts From Rawcliffe & North Humberside books

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".

Bridlington, the Esplanade Bandstand 1886

Protected on the north-east by the great headland of Flamborough, there are long stretches of fine sand both north and south of the harbour. Away from the cold winds, the Victorian gentry were able to pursue their favourite pastime - a gentle stroll.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Bridlington, Prince's Parade 1923

This used to be the most genteel of the Yorkshire seaside resorts, a view that is exemplified by the promenading of the nouveau riche in this 1920s photograph.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".

Bridlington, Priory Church and Bayle Gate 1903

One mile inland is the church of St Mary, which includes the nave of the Augustinian priory founded here in 1119 by Walter de Gant. It was saved from destruction at the Dissolution as it was already in use as a parish church. The Bayle Gate across the green, built in 1388, was at various times a courtroom, barracks, a prison and finally a school.
An extract from from"Humberside Pocket Album".