This photograph was donated by Bob Irwin and shows his Grandfather, Jackson Walker – Stallholder and Market Gardener, being presented with a Grandmother clock by Mr Marsh. It is a presentation for long service as Chairman of the Stall Holders Association. Mr Walker is 2nd right with Alderman Lillystone 1st left. Mr Marsh is 2nd left. Mr Walker started his business as a Market Gardener in Norton and Stallholder in Stockton in 1910 and was killed on Stockton High Street whilst crossing the road on a Saturday evening in September 1964. His three sons Harold, Fred and Hugh Jackson carried on with the business after that date.
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A Pictorial History of Stockton-on-Tees
Jackson Walker, Medds, Lumleys and Fewsters and all the other Nurserymen in Norton grow vegetables that tasted exactly as they should taste. That taste has been lost today, probably a shortage of good wholesome muck, to feed them. Good to hear Bob Irwin is still ticking.