This photograph was taken in 1921 of Harrison’s joinery, which was behind the Tannery at Norton Green (now demolished to make way for flats). Robert Harrison, his son Ronald and his sons Peter and Bernard ran the business until the mid 1980’s.
Photograph and details courtesy of Ron Huckle.
A view of Bridge Street just off the High Street, Yarm c1970s.
A photograph of some of Robert Atkinson 5th Formers, around 1972/3. Back row left to right, Dave Elliot, Shaun Gallagher, Ian Spence, front row, Kenny Daniels, Stuart Graham, Alan Walton, Dennis Hardy, Nigel Richardson.
Photograph and details courtesy of Neal Toulson.
I believe these men are tamping sand around a mould ready for casting at Head Wrightsons. My father-in-law Thomas William Heslop is second from the left on the back row.
Photograph and details courtesy of Judy Heslop.
Sad to hear of the recent passing of Stockton DJ Ian Young (Harry) pictured right. I first met him in the mid 1970’s when he was the resident DJ in the Electric Onion night club on Bridge Road, Stockton and bumped into him at many 21st Birthdays, Engagements, and Wedding parties over the years.
The other guy was also a local DJ Tony Wright (Capri) who worked in Bentley’s nightclub in the late 1970’s, Tony sadly passed away in 2019. RIP both.
Photograph and details courtesy of Peter Jordison.
This photo shows how much Stockton High Street changes over a few years. Believed to be taken from Nolan House, the Castle Centre and Swallow Hotel are in prominent view. But looking across towards the river and are around Chandlers Wharf has not been developed. One thing I have noticed, how much smoke there appears to be.
Photograph and details courtesy of Alex Moody.
A view of the Ammonia IV Plant at ICI in Billingham.
Class at Newtown Junior School c1957/58. I’ve named the I can remember the names of. Can anyone fill in the blanks?
Photograph and details courtesy of Mike Baker.
16 May 2023 Update: The names have kindly been updated with the help of Lynda House nee Brown and Mike Ross…
Following on from the recent post – ‘Ready for a new school’, Grangefield uniform, I have seen on this site the ‘boys’ rules but I think the girls rules are even more draconian. In Section One Rule H ‘No girl may ride a cycle in the school Grounds’ is bizarre but my favourite has to be Section 2 Line F ‘Girls may not eat in the street to and from school’.
Images and details courtesy of Anne Bellerby nee Watson.
Class photograph taken with Mr Byrne in 1963.
Photograph courtesy of Mike Baker.
We had many many happy years learning Ballroom and Latin American dancing here. The dancing school opened in March, 1960 in St. Joseph’s School Hall in Ragpath Lane, Norton. The teachers were Brian Allen, Veronica O’Neil, and Joyce Roberts. Colin Allen, Brian’s twin brother had a huge input also. It moved to Maritime Road and closed in July, 1985.
Details courtesy of Maureen Lonsdale (nee Boardman). Photo courtesy of Lorna (née Roberts).
This photograph was taken by Thirlwells photographers who had studios in Stockton, Darlington, Guisborough and Spennymoor. The wording Chirlwell on the photograph must mean Thirlwell… I have no idea who the people are or which studio it was taken in. When I copied it I put Watson on the file name. I do have a Watson Swales on my family tree, he was born in Glaisdale in 1826 and died in Whitby in 1891, but I have no idea if that’s Watson Swales or not. Can anyone show a light on the photograph?
Photograph and details courtesy of Brian Swales
I recently came across an old advert for a Stockton coach-buidiing business called “E Maule & Sons”, who are known to have built bodies on chassis provided by Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Vauxhall, Crossley, Bugatti, SAVA, Minerva and Dodge. The company was in business for over 100 years, with roots in building horse drawn carriages/coaches at Alnwick.
The E Maule & Sons works are shown as being at 22 Skinner Street in 1890 and 1914 trade directories, (which may have been opposite the junction with Albion Street). The 1881 census shows Edwin, his wife Mary and 6 children (and 1 servant) living in Stockton. In 1890 Edwin Davison Maule is listed as living just around the corner from his works at 13 Hartington Road.
The images show two examples of their work. For those interested, you can read a newsletter article on the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club website.
Images and details courtesy of Jonathan May.
In my city – Attock City, Pakistan we have a railway bridge which was built in 1894 by Head Wrightson & Co. I recently visited that bridge and here are the pictures. Enjoy.
Photographs and details courtesy of Arsalan Rashid.
A view of Anson House, Thornaby, taken 19 August 1972.
Photograph and details courtesy of Andy Wood.
