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Cleveland Way National Trail 50th Anniversary
This year, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Cleveland Way. It was first called a Long-distance Footpath but has subsequently been renamed as a National Trail. A programme of events to mark its 50th anniversary have … Continue reading
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Greenhows in the parish of Skelton
Recently a gentleman called Bill Burnett made contact with the Group through the website asking if anyone could tell him where “Greenhows in the parish of Skelton” is or was. He had come across it in a will whilst researching … Continue reading
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WW1 Commemoration
During the course of this year we have added several PDF files of information relating to the men listed on various memorials in the villages of Skelton, Skelton Green, New Skelton, North Skelton and Brotton. Please see under The Fallen … Continue reading
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Old All Saints Church
We have made available searchable PDF files of the following: Baptism, Marriage and Burial registers Monumental Inscriptions A Headstone Index There is also a Churchyard Plan that can be used in conjunction with the Monumental Inscriptions and the Headstone Index. … Continue reading
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Apologies
OK! We haven’t been making the best use of this feature. It has become apparent that when we add new info to any part of this website, it will make a lot of sense to add a new post to … Continue reading
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The panels are here!
The two interpretation panels were installed earlier this year. See here for pictures and more details Top
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The panels are coming!
The interpretive panels have arrived in the area. See here for more information. Top
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2014 Heritage Walks
The programme of walks for 2014 has been added to the website this morning. Please see here for details. Top
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End of an Era – North Skelton Mine
Background Fifty years ago today, the last production shift was worked at North Skelton ironstone mine. An industry that had started in 1847 had come to an end. A way of life for the communities of East Cleveland had come … Continue reading
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Quakers in Skelton
An enquiry has been sent in by Susan Brandt who asks for information about “…the Hoopes family, Quaker history of Skelton” Can anyone shed any further light on either the Hoopes family or Quaker families in Skelton? Top
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