This photograph was recently given to me by an elderly relative who told me they show celebrations at the end of the First World War in Stockton. They were taken by her father, Wilfred L Richardson, who was born at 26 Newtown Avenue, Stockton in 1898. The photograph shows the west side of Stockton High Street and The Cinema that eventually became the Essoldo. Photograph and information courtesy of Brian Swales 
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A Pictorial History of Stockton-on-Tees
Cliff, Martin & Alan – yes you are right it certainly is the High Street, my neighbour has also told me where it was taken. In fact I have asked Picture Stockton to change the title. I did think at first it might have been Dovecot Street. As for the date, my elderly aunt told me they were taken in Stockton in 1918 of the celebrations at end of the First World War.
This is undoubtably the West side of the High Street taken, it would seem, around 1910. I think I am right in saying that the upper stories of the properties are still in place. The building in the centre is “the” Cinema.
No doubt, this would of been situated on the West side near the South end of High Street. The Cinema pictured is the former Bingo Hall (Lucky 7) which had a fire last year. This side of the High Street has not changed much and gives a clue to the picture.
This photo was taken in the High Street, not Dovecote Street. The building with the “triple windows” on the third floor also appears on photo s1020 in the section on Stockton High Street. It stood a few shops to the north of Lesley Browns. The darker building showing the “Cinema” sign later became the Essoldo.
I think its the High Street, the building with the arched windows is still there and that little castle thing, I will look next time I am there.