A photograph of The Queen, accompanied by His Worship the Mayor as they inspect the standards of the British Legion and Ex-Servicemens Associations c1956.
The Queen and the Mayor, Stockton c1956
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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Riverside Inn Football Team
The Riverside Inn had a good Stockton and District League Football Team and won the Durham Minor FA Cup. These photographs show the team and also the owner of the Riverside, Peter and the Team Captain, Dave Rigby.
Photographs and details courtesy of Robert Marshall.
Erimus at Port Clarence c1906
A view of the paddle steamer ferry, Erimus at Port Clarence c1906.
Steel Sculpture of Locomotion No.1, 2013
A new ‘street art’ sculpture of Locomotion No.1 was unveiled today at the south end of the town. The steel sculpture was created by artist Steve Tomlinson. This is where the first rail of the Stockton and Darlington Railway was laid on 13 May 1822 near St John’s Crossing on Bridge Road, Stockton. (Contribution kindly sent in by David Thompson).
Beestons Coaches ‘Ghost Sign’
Mention has been made previously about this old Beestons Coaches sign which can still be seen in Wilson Street on the Bon Lea Trading Estate in Thornaby so I thought I would photograph it before it disappears altogether! Taken on 5 September 2013.
Photograph and details courtesy of David Thompson.
RAF 608 Squadron in Gibraltar, 1955
RAF 608 Squadron, Royal Auxillary Airforce. ‘North Front’ Gibraltar, September 1955.
Photograph courtesy of Bob Harbron.
Ferry across the Tees
Is this ferry the ‘Old Glory’ or possibly the ‘Royal Charlie’? which would ferry workers from the Stockton and Middlesbrough areas to the industries on either side of the River Tees.
Photograph and details courtesy of Mrs Denton.
Stockton Market c1940s/1950s
A view of the Northern end of the High street including Stockton Market, Victoria Buildings, the Royal Oak, the Parish Church, Maxwell’s Corner, Norton Road Congregational Church, Robinsons, Sparks Café, Boots and Marks and Spencer. A busy bustling market scene with lots to see, people, prams, cars, buses and fashion c1940s/50s?
Photograph and details courtesy of Jonathan May.
Stockton and Cleveland Bank Note
A £5 bank note which I believe dates from 4th July 1813, issued by the Stockton and Cleveland Bank.
Image and details courtesy of Mrs Wilson.
Travillyn staff and family, Church Road
This photograph is of the Travillyn staff and family (not sure of the spelling) on Church Road. My nanna who is in the photograph worked and lived here. My nanna was from Calf Fallow Farm c1918.
Photograph and details courtesy of John Trotter.
Stockton Steel Pattern Shop
A photograph of the Stockton Steel Pattern Shop of Head Wrightson’s with Ken Rhodes, Doug Hauxwell, not known and foreman Charlie Hunter.
Photograph and details courtesy of Ken Rhodes.
Church Row Scheme c1934
Work in progress as the road to Portrack gets underway. Church Row Scheme 1934.
‘It’s in the Air’, RAF recruitment drive, the Globe c1939
In 1939, The Globe showed George Formby’s latest film based around the RAF called, ‘It’s in the Air’. The RAF decided to stage a recruiting drive at the Globe whilst the film was showing. These photographs show some of the RAF display in the foyer of the theatre.
Photographs and details courtesy of Cliff Thornton.
Cleansing Depot, Norton
A view from the High Street of the Cleansing Depot in Norton c1970.
Boathouse Lane
These are two photographs of Boathouse Lane where Forster Brotherton Timber Company once stood. I worked for the company from 1975-1978. I believe it was bought by Magnet and Southern in 1980/81. It is rather sad to see how desolate Boathouse Lane looks these days. Was this also the site for the Imperial Tramway Company, which once operated the tram system throughout the Teesside area?
Photographs and details courtesy of Steve Thompson.
