Blyth Market Square circa 1960

[John1935]

Most likely a Load of Blyth coal, being delivered somewhere down South in 1957/58, we spent many an interesting trip from there, in those days - I was 2nd mate on her at that time.

Best John1935

[Phodgetts]

Via a new contact at Blyth I have managed to get hold of a 'new' Cowpen photo which features Kitty Cat Farm. Michael Dixon made reference before to Kit Cat Corner and a catering business / caravan, but that was the only ever time I heard the name Kit Cat at Cowpen. Now we have a photo of Kitty Cat Farm! I have no idea why it was called that, perhaps some of the locals can put forward some theories. The farm was directly opposite the King's Arms pub. In the background are the grounds to Cowpen Hall which would have been lurking amongst the big trees.

Many thanks to Mr Howe and Mr Dobson for sharing this wonderful image with me.

Enjoy. 

P

[Phodgetts]

A labeled version.....

P

[Michael Dixon]

 Another great foto of the past !



 Extreme left of foto = Cowpen Co-Op ---- big slab of marg/butter on counter !

 Kit Kat building became Bebside and Cowpen Boys Club.

To the right was where cut lead one to junction of Weardale  and Patterdale.

Michael ( Now in Scotland)

[Oaker]

Hi
My mother worked at Harper's fish shop till 1951She knew Tommy and his wife Hannah she said 3 brothers owned it. They owned fishing boats named Jean and Shirley too.Lovely market in those days and Woolworths. I remember the police box at the top end of the market and the circle outside the Central cinema where old men met up for a natter.

[c-side]

Hi Oaker,

Just realised that no-one has welcomed you to the site 

So - welcome to rootschat.  It's great for all sorts of family and local history but there is a particularly avid group of Blyth folk - both current and ex-pat.  If you haven't already done so, try reading the very long thread titled Blyth History.

Christine

[Oaker]

Hi
I left Blyth in 66 aged 14 but managed to get back now and again. The bit I was particularly interested in was the Market area near where I lived and Newlands school.Really missed the docks and harbour climbing over the walls from Broadway into Croft Park to watch Spartans. Some of the local characters. I haven't really got into this site yet, I'll have to read all the rules and regulations

[Simson]

The photo would seem to be taken by my Grandfather Arthur Keeling who took quite a few photos of Blyth. He died when my mother Elizabeth Keeling was 18 in March 1938.  He was a moulder in an Iron Foundry but then became a photographer so I understand.

I have only just become aware that his photos still existed. My mother told me all his photos and negatives had been destroyed by her mother, Mary Keeling formerly Dobinson. He was a bit of hero to me because of his photography. I have now bought 3 of his postcards. If I could have a copy of this one I would be very grateful.

My mother joined the Women's Army was posted to Spain where she met my father. She never returned to Blythe other than to see her mother

[Phodgetts]

The photo would seem to be taken by my Grandfather Arthur Keeling who took quite a few photos of Blyth. He died when my mother Elizabeth Keeling was 18 in March 1938.  He was a moulder in an Iron Foundry but then became a photographer so I understand.

I have only just become aware that his photos still existed. My mother told me all his photos and negatives had been destroyed by her mother, Mary Keeling formerly Dobinson. He was a bit of hero to me because of his photography. I have now bought 3 of his postcards. If I could have a copy of this one I would be very grateful.

My mother joined the Women's Army was posted to Spain where she met my father. She never returned to Blythe other than to see her mother

I have sent you a private message. Please respond.

Cheers

P