| Description | Contains Carlton family photographs and scanned copies nd. [1880s-1990s], staff photograph taken outside Carlton's store to celebrate their Golden Jubilee 1961, Carltons 'Sewing Week' advertisement nd. [early 20th century], drawing of the fabric and upholstery department of Norman Jones (later Carltons Ltd) nd. [early 1900s], National Chamber of Trade badge belonging to P E Carlton 1957, 'The Metropolitan' police whistle nd. [early 20th century], Barclay's Dictionary including Eastwood family information 1819. |
| AdminHistory | The Eastwood family married into the Carlton family of Hull and subsequently of Bridlington. The donor's great-grandfather was Robert Hall Carlton of Hull who started the store, Carltons Limited, of Bridlington. Robert Hall Carlton bought the store from Norman Jones in 1911 but it continued as Norman Jones until 1918. It celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1961. The shop was demolished around 1968. |