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Slater, Ernest Ethelbert, Photographer, Family, Friends & Photographs – c1870s onwards (02)

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

Title E E Slater, Photographer.
Date c1870s
Location The Strid, (River Wharfe) Bolton Abbey.
Photo ID F311
Comment This image was taken at the Strid (River Wharfe) which is located at Bolton Abbey and shows people fishing. The image was originally taken on a glass slide and digitally transferred as many of these images are, by John Hobson. This image has had some restoration work carried out to improve it. The original image G200 is shown below.

The following images incorporated in pages 2 to10 inclusive are known to have been taken by E E Slater but being taken at locations outside of Aireborough, they do not appear anywhere else on this website. However, we feel that they are so important in Aireborough’s ‘People’s’ history we have included them here.


The images incorporated in pages 10 to 12 inclusive, are identified as being the work of E E Slater on his travels abroad. We hope that you enjoy them as they are a record of times past and have never before been published on this website. They are published in no particular date order as when the AHS received these images very little information about them was available. However, where possible I have attempted to provide further details and the locations from the information on the images. I may be wrong, so any information from the viewers will be greatly appreciated. Enjoy. Ed. Jack Brayshaw 19 April 2023.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

G200 – At the Strid, c1900.

E E Slater – At the Strid (River Wharfe) – c1870

Same image as above F311 but this is the original untouched photograph.

The man second from the right is in fact Philomen Slater, father of Earnest Slater and other members of his family and this photograph was taken c1870. If you take a look at photograph ID: AA48A in Yeadon – Landmarks – Hopeville (1) you will clearly see these people or please – Click Here.

The lady first on the left has the resemblance to E E Slater’s grandmother seen in photograph ID: G236 & G236A on the previous page.

E E Slater Photographer c1870s onward

G165 – A couple at a stall, c1900.

E E Slater – West Pier, Scarborough – c1900

A slide from the collection of E E Slater, the couple are looking at items on a trestle table, the location was unknown until 11 May 2023, when Philip Archdale using Google Search & Photos identified the location to be Scarborough West Pier, North Yorkshire. Thank you and well done Philip once again.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

G292 – Family seated in front of greenhouse, c1900.

E E Slater – Family seated in front of greenhouse – c1900

A group of people in front of a greenhouse, possibly at Hopeville, Yeadon, home of E E Slater who took the image as a glass slide. Note the elaborate hats the ladies on the left and centre are wearing.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

G336 – Caught a Crab. Undated.

E E Slater – Caught a Crab – Undated

Titled “Caught a Crab”, this is a sea-side subject for photographer E E Slater.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

G337 – Elephant. Undated.

E E Slater – Elephant – Undated

Simply called “Elephant” this is one of the many images taken on glass slides by E E Slater. The location is unknown.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

G420 – Morecombe, c1900.

E E Slater – Morecombe – c1900

This image was taken on a glass slide by E E Slater, the location was Morecambe.  It has deteriorated with time so unfortunately the ladies on the right cannot be seen.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H085 – Rockpools, c1900.

E E Slater – Rockpools – c1900

This image by E E Slater is titled “Rockpools” and shows a group of people at an unknown location.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H231 – Woman Rowing, c1900.

E E Slater – Woman Rowing – c1900

Image from the lens of E E Slater of a young woman rowing a boat.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H232 – Woman Under Tree, c1900.

E E Slater – Woman Under Tree – c1900

A woman poses beside a tree for E E Slater.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H233 – Woman in Doorway, c1900.

E E Slater – Women in Doorway – c1900

Two women captured on camera in a doorway.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H240 – Yachting Off Douglas, c1900.

E E Slater – Yachting Off Douglas – c1900

An image titled “Yachting Off Douglas” (Isle of Man).

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H449 – Postcard to Bolton Slater, 1927.

E E Slater – Postcard to Bolton Slater – 1927

The image on the card has been identified by Philip Archdale as St. Mary’s Church, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, using Google search and photos.

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

H449A – Postcard to Bolton Slater, 1927.

E E Slater – Postcard to Bolton Slater – 1927

The card is addressed to Bolton Slater, Hopeville, Yeadon, the message begins: Saturday “Thank you for sending & the paper.” Beautiful non-stop sun yesterday 2 1/4 hrs to get here. Snow on the hills this snow – ………… home for lunch Monday”

E E Slater Photographs c1870s onward

J399 – Another Group, c1900.

E E Slater – Another Group – c1900

The title of this image taken by E E Slater was “Another Group”. It is of variable quality, to the left the woman’s dress is quite clear, made of polka dot material with ruffles. Some of the ladies have scarves tied over their hats perhaps to prevent the wind blowing them off if they have travelled in an open top car.

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Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 05 April 2023.
Last updated: 11 May 2023 – Photo ID: G165 Text. 30 April 2023 – Photo ID: H449 Text.

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