The men of the Fourth Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) outside the Staincliffe Hotel, Seaton Carew, with the two regimental dogs and six German shells discovered after the bombardment of Hartlepool in 1914. 

Infantry Officers and sergeants outside the Staincliffe Hotel with unexploded shells from the bombardment.

Two workmen setting up scaffolding on the Staincliffe Hotel.

The Staincliffe Hotel when still in use as a private dwelling.

HHT&N 609

By the time this photo was taken in 1987 the cupola to the top of the building, used as an art studio by Thomas Walker, has been removed. The porch has also been removed and the conservatory between the main building and the chapel has been replaced with a solid structure.

HHT&N 2014

The Terrace in the Staincliffe Hotel, Seaton Carew.

HHT&N 602

The Staincliffe Hotel, The Front, Seaton Carew 2014

Built in 1869 as a private residence for Thomas Walker. This photo was taken from the beach.

The Staincliffe, Seaton Carew whilst it was still a private dwelling.

Taken when still a private residence, Staincliffe Villas and the lighthouse can be seen to the right.

Pots containing large orchids flourish in the conservatory of Staincliffe House.

An old postcard dated 1908 showing the rear of the house with the tennis courts and greenhouse.

The Staincliffe Hotel Dance Band.

HHT+N 498

The Forstad family out in force at Muriel Johnson's wedding at the Staincliffe Hotel, Seaton Carew, sometime in the 1950s. In the front row we have (left to right), Joan, Olive and Jane Forstad, and Violet Smurthwaite.