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Slater, Ernest Ethelbert, Photographer, Family, Friends & Photographs – c1870s onwards (05)

E E Slater c1870s onward

Title E E Slater, Photographer.
Date c1900
Location UK Arthington Viaduct
Photo ID A858
Comment An original slide in poor condition, taken by E E Slater it shows Arthington Viaduct. 30 April 2023 – Previously unknown location identified as Arthington Viaduct/Castley Nr. Ilkley, by Philip Archdale using Google Search and Photos.
E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A860 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

An original slide view of Bolton Abbey taken by E E Slater of Hopeville House, Yeadon.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A871 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

Bridge over the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey, a double image to be viewed through a stereoscope.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A880 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

An original slide view taken by E E Slater, it shows a section of the River Wharfe between Bolton Abbey and Barden Tower known as the Strid. This seemingly pretty stream is one of the most deadly stretches of water, the whirlpool currents between the narrow rocky banks will suck the unwary in, strong currents and underwater rocks have proved to be a death trap many times.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A891 – Knaresborough Castle, c1900.

E E Slater – Knaresborough Castle – c1900

A view of children playing on the grass at Knaresborough Castle taken by E E Slater of Yeadon.

04 May 23 – This image was originally listed as being taken at Bolton Abbey – however, Philip Archdale using Google Search & Photos has identified it as Knaresborough Castle.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A905 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

A stretch of the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey seen through the lens of E E Slater of Yeadon.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A909 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

A picturesque view of an ancient gnarled tree seen through an archway at Bolton Abbey.

E E Slater c1870s onward

A910 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

Original slide image taken by E E Slater, it shows the road which passes the Bolton Abbey estate. The wall with entrance arches still stands with a warning for high vehicles 10′ 9″, the cottages to the right have been demolished. Note the two persons seated on the low wall reading a newspaper.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

A998 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

The Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey, named after the Dukes of Devonshire who owned the Bolton Abbey estate, it is now in the hands of the Chatsworth Trust. The hotel is still a fine country hotel and spa.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

B791 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

“The Lodge”, part of the Bolton Abbey estate, a poor quality slide which has not been restored.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

C558 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

Poor quality slide image of Pulpit Rock, Bolton Abbey, taken by E E Slater.

E E Slater Photographer c1870s onward

C840 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

Men and horses at work next to a river, possibly the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

C909 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

The River Wharfe above the Strid at Bolton Abbey.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

C930 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

A badly corrupted slide image, it was taken in the woods at Bolton Abbey by E E Slater.

E E Slater Photographer 1870s onward

E415 – Bolton Abbey, c1900.

E E Slater – Bolton Abbey – c1900

Stepping stones across the river Wharfe with the ruined abbey in the background. This image was originally taken on a glass slide by Yeadon photographer E E Slater and digitally transferred by John Hobson.

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Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 09 April 2023.
Last updated: 04 May 23 – Photo ID: A891 Text. 30 April 2023 – Photo ID: A858 Text & flipped round to correct view. Photo ID: A910 Text & flipped round to correct view.

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