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Hartlepool, Belle Vue Mission Church
The church was built by the Methodists in 1874 on South Parade. view details
Lifeboat
The John Lawson with its proud crew. From 1887 to 1906 the crew saved 34 lives. In the 19th century Seaton Lifeboats received more charitable contributions than... view details
Lifeboat and Crowd
The 'John Lawson' near the Green. Here it can be seen how close the sea once came to the houses. The two large buildings on the corner were built as The George and... view details
Lifeboat Going to Rescue
The 'Charlotte' lifeboat going to the aid of 'Jesse Stevens' in 1849. view details
Sailing Vessel Stranded
The Ketch 'Lizzie' stranded on Longscar rocks in 1890. This was a common occurrence, in 1861 more than 60 ships were stranded or wrecked around Seaton. It was said... view details
Man on The Tees
James Lithgo, a pilot, returning home in his cobble, the 'Tees'. At one time there were three of the Lithgo brothers in the crew of the Seaton lifeboat. view details
Staincliffe House
Staincliffe House with the conservatory on the right. The house was built by Thomas Walker, a timber merchant, in 1869. A little later he also built the large... view details
Conservatory
The interior of the conservatory and organ room in 1888, at Staincliffe House. view details
Staincliffe House with Chapel
The chapel adjoining Staincliffe House. A large wall was built around the property to protect it from the sea, but it was said that because the shore line was so... view details
Tennis
August 1889, the towers of Staincliffe can be seen in the background. view details