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#Scarborough Cliff Bridge (1830). The bridge had opened with great fanfare in July 1827. The reprint of Hinderwell's 'History of Scarborough' stated 'At an early hour, multitudes from the surrounding country crowded into the town.' A procession 1/2
Yet in the British Senate men rise up,
(The freeborn and the fathers of our land!)
And while these drink the dregs of Sorrow's cup,
Deny the sufferings of the pining band.
(A Voice from the Factories: In Serious Verse - Caroline Norton -1836) #NationalPoetryDay
Burlington (#Bridlington) Quay engraved by J.Stephenson published in Finden's Ports and Harbours (1842). #Yorkshire
Cartimandua, leader of the Brigante Tribe is an often forgotten figure of whom little is known. The Brigantes covered a large area of Northern England mainly modern day #Yorkshire. A Celt, she is best known for delivering fellow Celt Caractacus to the Romans. #Roman
Late #Victorian image of Clacton-on-Sea pier that seems to sum up everything that was new and adventurous about them. Built in 1871 at just under 500 ft it was extended to nearly 1200 ft in 1893. 'Bath Chairs and Perambulators,' paddle steamers, baths, promenading. #seaside
Two wonderful virtual exhibitions @CasHeritage this weekend. Today the beautiful portraits of Dawn Blatherwick and tomorrow nationally acclaimed painter and sculptor Harry Malkin. Support #Yorkshire artists and enjoy their special talents. #art https://t.co/cSXpAoL5hm
Designed by the York and North Midland's architect George Townsend Andrews in 1840 and situated inside the city walls , #York Old #Railway Station opened in January 1841. York's first propert station had two platforms together with a train-shed. #Yorkshire
I see no reason not to continue my usual Easter tradition of posting a painting on each day of Holy Week. ‘Entry into Jerusalem’ is by the Spanish Baroque-period painter Pedro Orrente. (1580-1645). #art #PalmSunday