WE have a couple of miscellaneous photographs with which to finish off Yesterday Once More this week.
The first is a wonderfully clear picture of a proud-looking football team, who have obviously just won the trophy standing on the ground between the captain’s feet. Sadly, we have no idea which team this is – or even when the picture was taken.
The photograph measures about 18 inches by 12, and is mounted on heavy, age-discoloured card. It was found recently buried deep in The Press archives: and the only clue it contains is a name and address written on the back: P Brooks, Westfield Place, Askham Lane, Acomb.
There doesn’t appear to be a P Brooks at Westfield Place in the telephone book – but if you’re still out there, Mr (or Ms?) Brooks, we’d love to hear from you.
Next up is a photograph of Fred Simpson, who used to deliver farm animal feedstuffs from Skeldergate in his horse and cart.
“The picture would have been a regular sight along Skeldergate up until the late 1940s, when it was the normal method of delivery of farm animal feeding stuffs from Skeldergate to farms mainly on the west side of the River Ouse,” wrote reader Mr AJ Benson, from Wheldrake, who sent this photograph in.
Mr Benson should know: he married Fred Simpson’s daughter Betty.
And finally, we have a photograph of two mystery women.
It was sent in by reader Fred Toms, who thinks it may have been taken in the Skirpenbeck/ Scrayingham area some time during the First World War.
If anyone recognises either of the women, Fred would love to hear from you on 01904 421874.
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