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Sutcliffe Gallery AustraliaFrank Meadow Sutcliffe

Gallery Six of the Work of Frank Meadow Sutcliffe of Whitby

A sixth splendid display of brilliant photography in the collection from Frank Sutcliffe.

Frank Sutcliffe's photographs are a rare insight into the life of folk from an era which didn't get a lot of exposure for the ordinary people. His work allows us to peek into these lives and enjoy the unique flavour of North Yorkshire in the late 19th century. When you find something you like, please note the catalogue numbers and proceed to the Order Page.

All prints are produced from the original glass plate negatives.

Note that the images shown on this site do not approach the incredible sharpness and quality of the final print available to you when you order these very collectable and historic prints.

Jet Workers, Whitby

'Jet Workers, Whitby'; Catalogue No.53:
This photograph, one of the very few in existence, has been much reproduced over the years in television, books and magazines. During the latter half of the nineteenth century the manufacture of jewellery from locally mined jet was one of Whitby's main industries. Situated in Haggersgate and owned by William Wright, this was the only jet workshop equipped with gas-engine powered lathes.

Available in small (114 x 152mm)
Limpets

'Limpets' Catalogue No. 60
Two teenage girls on The Scaur, a beach formed of bedrock, near Whitby's East Cliff. This photograph, by Frank Sutcliffe, was probably taken around the year 1880. Limpets or 'flithers' are molluscs that cling firmly to rocks. They were collected as bait by the fisherwomen - hence the term 'flither picking'.

Available in small (114 x 152mm)


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