Redcar, On The Sands 1886

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In 1869, Dr Oliver of Redcar, wrote that 'Redcar is adapted to the debilitated class of invalids not only by reason of its powerful tonic atmosphere and excellent bathing, but because of the natural facilities offered by its extensive beach for easy exercise and locomotion'.

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The Mc Crie Family

I am interested in any information about, or photos of, the McCrie family who lived in Redcar from around 1900 to around 1930.

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Added 11 April 2014

Eleanor Joan Urwin

I believe the girl walking on the left is my mother Joan Outhwaite (nee Urwin). We have a similar photo of Mum in Redcar.

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Added 07 April 2012

Redcar Pavilion

I remember my Grandmother, May Gray and Pop my Grandfather, William Gray, used to go to the Pavilion Theatre which is now, I think, the Cinema over the beach. She used to watch a man called Billy Breem who later became Larry Grayson there. His catch phrase, "Shut that door" came about when the back stage door was open. He turned round and said "Shut that Door". Little did he know that it would later be his catch ...see more