Ruswarp & Sleights Through Time by Alan Whitworth

Ruswarp & Sleights Through Time by Alan Whitworth

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Summary

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Ruswarp & Sleights have changed and developed over the last century

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Ruswarp & Sleights Through Time by Alan Whitworth

Ruswarp is a village on the boundary of the National Park. Crossing the River Esk downstream is an impressive viaduct, 120 feet high, which was built (using 5,250,000 bricks) to carry the Scarborough-to-Whitby railway line, which was closed in 1965. The viaduct is now owned by Sustrans and carries 'The Cinder Track' (a walk/cycleway along the former Whitby-to-Scarborough railway line). The name Sleights means 'flat land near water'. This must refer to an old location for Sleights, as presently the majority of the village is located on hillsides on either side of the River Esk. The houses in Sleights are more modern than the houses in other villages in Eskdale. Join Alan Whitworth on this charming visual journey back in time revealing how this beautiful part of the Esk Valley has altered down the years.
Alan Whitworth was born in Huddersfield and now lives in Whitby. He worked in graphic design and printing before becoming involved in local history and the preservation of old buildings. A founding member of the British Dovecote Society, Alan now writes and lectures full time on architecture and local history.
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ISBN 13 9781445606712
ISBN 10 1445606712
Title Ruswarp & Sleights Through Time
Author Alan Whitworth
Series Through Time
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Year published 2011-11-15
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.