Jack Roberts was known by those visiting Stockton Market as the Weighing Man c1962.
Photograph courtesy of Bruce Coleman.
The Weighing Man, Stockton Market c1962
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Category Archives: Markets
Fruit & Veg Stall, Stockton Market c1962
Two photographs of the fruit and veg stall on Stockton High Street c1962.
Photographs courtesy of Bruce Coleman.
Chinaware Stall, Stockton Market c1962
A huge array of china plates, teapots, cups and saucers displayed on a market stall on Stockton High Street c1962.
Photographs courtesy of Bruce Coleman.
Stockton High Street seen from the Town Hall
An iconic view of Stockton High Street on Market Day. In the distance is Maxwells Corner and the Parish Church. Photograph taken from the top of the Town Hall.
Photograph courtesy of Mike and John Hardy.
700th Anniversary of Stockton Market, May 2010
The event took place in May 2010 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Stockton market. As a member of Stockton Camera Club we were asked to go along on the day to take photographs of the market celebrations etc. At one point I was standing in front of the platform watching the then Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Tom Wright making a speech when someone tapped me on the shoulder and asked if I would like to go inside the Town Hall to photograph the signing a new charter… so I said yes!
In May 1310, Bishop Bek of Durham signed a charter proclaiming ‘To our town of Stockton a market upon every Wednesday for ever’ – and since then the market has been in Stockton’s High Street every Wednesday and Saturday.
Photographs and details courtesy of Brian Swales.
Market Day , Stockton High Street
Market Day seen from Stockton Town Hall. In the distance is Maxwells Corner and to the right of the High Street is the popular department store of Blacketts.
Photograph courtesy of Mike and John Hardy
Market Day, Stockton
A photograph taken 20th July 1957 of Stockton High Street on Market Day.
Photograph and details courtesy of Derek Smith.
Stockton Market c1909
A street view of Stockton Market c1909.
Hodgsons Yard
A view of Hodgsons Yard where the local flea market is held, Stockton c2005.
Market Day c1900s
Stalls centered around the Market Cross on Stockton High Street. Dealers could be found selling everything from saddlery and shawls to sweets and biscuits c1900s.
Market Day, Stockton
A view of Market Day, Stockton High Street.
Market Day, Thornaby c1985
A view of Market Day, Thornaby Town Centre c1985.
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.
Market Day, Stockton c1985
A view of a busy Stockton Market with stalls selling items such as fruit and veg and haberdashery supplies c1985.
Market Day, Stockton
Market Day on Stockton High Street. The view includes Callers-Pegasus (1971-2006) and The Golden Egg Restaurant (1974-1977) which we believe never reopened after a fire. A sign for ‘Books’ the ladies fashion shop (1936-1983) can also be seen.
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