The commercial sign for The Olde House, antique shop, included in a view of No. 9, Finkle Street, Stockton. Photo 1963.A view of No.9, Finkle Street, Stockton, built late 17th or early 18th century, shown occupied by The Olde House antique shop. Photo 1963.
Reputed to be constructed from stone taken from Stockton Castle when it was demolished in 1664. Once the home of Edmund Harvey, pewterer, who started Sunday Schools in Stockton, and thought of putting a cut in the Tees to shorten the journey and deepen the draught of the river (so larger ships could use it).