Archives: Photos

Allenheads - Circa 1979

Former Primitive Methodist chapel (Bethel) at ‘Dirt Pot’, Allenheads. Since converted into a privately run outdoor centre.

Keenley - Circa 1858

Hannah Shield (1822 – 1904).  Wife of Abraham Shield who farmed at Burnlaw, Keenley.  The Shields were Quakers who farmed there from at least the 1750s to the middle of the 20th century.

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.

Coanwood - Circa 1885

Mary Hinde (b.1858).  Sister-in-law of Sarah Walker Wigham of Coanwood, who married her elder brother.   Mary married John Sadler in 1898. Original photo inscribed: Mary Hinde (Sadler)

Keenley - Circa 1920

Hunter Oak, Keenley. A likely 17/18th century farmhouse but with an older bastle structure existing in nearby buildings and within a field wall.

Allendale Town - Circa 1950

The Coulson triplets – Mattie, George and Thomas. Mattie subsequently became the manager of Allendale Co-op for many years.

Bridge End - Circa 1975

Allendale Agricultural Show, the Showfield at Riding Haughs (part of the showfield is now rented to Allendale Cricket Club).

Allendale Square - Circa 1910

Forster’s Temperance Hotel, Allendale – this was later to become the Dale Hotel. To its right a shop that was the site of Allendale Post Office, under William Fairlamb, prior to 1900 when it moved across the Square to the present ‘Tea Rooms’ building.

Burnlaw - Circa 1885

Ebenezer George Wilson Small (b.1864). Born, and orphaned at a young age, in Port Louis, Mauritius he grew up in Allendale from at least the 1870s as the adopted child of Abraham and Hannah Shield. As a Quaker, Ebenezer subsequently travelled as a young man to New Zealand.

Allendale Square - Circa 1905

The Smithy in the market square whilst Henry Dixon was blacksmith. In 2020, the site of the Forge art/gift shop. Allendale Town had at least two smithies at this time; Abe Bell had his blacksmith’s shop on Leadgate. A third – under the Martins – was located at Thornley Gate. By mid-20th century, Basil Fairlamb … read more

Allendale Square - 7 August 1924

Local Scouts and Brownies massing with other participants in Allendale Square, ahead of walking the mile to Thornley Gate to participate in an Ashleigh House pageant.

Allendale Square - Circa 1925

Participants in an Allendale pageant massing in the Square before moving off towards Ashleigh House in Thornley Gate. Allen House in the background.

Burnlaw - Circa 1895

Female relations at Burnlaw, Keenley. Rear: Elizabeth Shield (1860-1958),  Janet Shield (née Harkness, 1859-1928); Front: Eliza Shield (1854-1933), Ann Eliza Harkness (b.1868), Jane Shield (1864-1936) Elizabeth and Jane were the daughters of Abraham Shield of Burnlaw (1809-1888) and Janet Harness married their brother, Joseph Shield.  Ann Eliza Harkness was her younger sister.

Allendale Town - Circa 1995

Some framed paintings of Dolly’s hanging on the wall inside The Duckett. Dolly began painting in her 50’s.