Location: Allendale (East Allen)

Allendale (East Allen) - 1989

The ‘old’ chimney (built c.1808) pictured before its partial collapse in 1990 after being being hit by lightning.

Allendale (East Allen) - 1994

The ‘old’ chimney (constructed c.1808) on Dryburn Moor pictured after its partial collapse in 1990 after a lightning storm.

Allendale (East Allen) - November 1980

Studdon Bridge was built in 1900 partly funded by public subscription. This iron bridge was manufactured by G B Smith & Co., Roof and Bridge Builders. After 2000 it was closed to all but foot traffic.

Allendale (East Allen) - Circa 1947

Dorothy Lancaster (later Lowery, 1925-2018) teaching pony riding. People in picture are Mrs Graham, Judith, Alistair on the pony and Elsbeth. The picture has been taken outside the Lychgate and Allendale cinema (housed in the Church hall at that time) is to the left.

Allendale (East Allen) - February 1981

The Dye House, Peckriding After woollen cloth had been ‘fulled’ it usually needed to be dyed. Dyeing was a skilled process, requiring both a furnace and a constant/ready supply of water. It was natural therefore for dyers to seek a riverside site. The Dye House at Peckriding is an example and was part of the … read more