Scarborough
Spa Bridge.
This
is the oldest photograph I have been able to find of the Spa Bridge.
I have found it very difficult to date.
My research dates it between the years 1876 to 1879.
My research dates it between the years 1876 to 1879.
Careful
analysis of the photo shows the Spa Buildings in a partly demolished
or rebuilt stage. In 1876 the spa buildings were destroyed by fire with
the rebuilding being completed in 1879 and officially opening in 1880.
The bridge is shown in its original width. The bridge was widened in ....
The photo is a carte de visite and has the photographers name on the reverse. George Willis worked as a photographer (of which there were many in this era) from 32 St Nicholas Cliff during the period 1866 to 1890.
Any help dating this picture acurately would be appreciated
Chris More - chris@staxton.com
The bridge is shown in its original width. The bridge was widened in ....
The photo is a carte de visite and has the photographers name on the reverse. George Willis worked as a photographer (of which there were many in this era) from 32 St Nicholas Cliff during the period 1866 to 1890.
Any help dating this picture acurately would be appreciated
Chris More - chris@staxton.com