Skelton, View From The Hills c.1960
Photo ref:
S285015
Photo ref:
S285015
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The area of high ground immediately behind Skelton High Street is known as 'the hills'. Here are situated some fine Victorian and Edwardian villas which enjoy breathtaking views across to the coast. Skelton Castle can be seen set amidst the trees in the centre of the view.
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A Selection of Memories from Skelton
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Just to the right of the photograph, partially obscured by the tree is 27 High Street, where my family lived and, after the second world war, I lived with my Grand Mother, Mary Dixon, until 1953. The house to the left was occupied by Miss Wilkinson and to the left again by the 'Barnes' family. The old Mr. Barnes being the school teacher at the infants school situated to the right of the Chapel. (The white building shown ...see more
Alice Skelton (3 August 1817 -13 January 1872) born in Snainton, Yorkshire christened at Brompton By Sawdon, York, England. Visited her GGG Grandfather's castle. I would like to join the Skelton family association prior to my visit to the Castle.
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