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John Middleton's Family History
John Middleton's Schoolbook, Staindrop, 1853-4
The following pen and pencil drawings
are from John's schoolbook dated Staindrop, 1853 (see Frame 1).
This book was handed down to me
by my late aunt, Irene Constance Middleton.
It includes abuot 25 drawings in
all
I would appreciate any feedback
on the possible locations of Frames 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8.
Please
email me at middleton@ihug.com.au
The poor quality of these images reflects their age, and the fact that in most cases the drawings are in pencil. The combination of yellowing paper and light pencil results in relatively poor contrast.
Image 4 is Titled " Ovington Church, Yorkshire" . I have been unable to locate this church, but it may now be a ruin in the valley below Hutton Magna, near Staindrop. It has been suggested to me that it is the church in Hutton Magna, but inquiries indicate that that church was not built until the late 1800's.
Image 5 is the old Hartepoole lighthouse, demolished during World War I, so that the Battery at Hartepoole could defend the town.
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A recent photo of Mortham Tower
taken from the same perspective as
the drawing above.