I walked past this place many a time; G.Brown & Bros, Iron and Brass Founders on Portrack Lane, which was originally called Portrack Lane Ironworks. The firm claimed to have constructed the first Steam Engine…
Image and details courtesy of Derek Buttle.
Dainty Morsels Relish was one of the products made at J.F. Smith & Co’s Confectionery Works in the Green Dragon Works, Stockton
A photograph presumably of the Mayor of Stockton; Alderman John Harrison Esq. as he stands behind the foundation stone as the construction of the Castle Theatre gets underway c1907. The theatre was completed in 1908 and once occupied the area where the former Swallow Hotel now stands.
The High Street in Stockton c1986 with the old Co-op mens department store in the centre.
The Queen inspecting the Guard Of Honour of the 1st Battalion of The Durham Light Infantry
This is one of those posts that was lost when we moved to the new site.
A view of Stockton Hospital which was built in 1862. We believe this image to have been taken c1909. Does anyone know where it was located?
We have tried to recreate as many of the original comments as possible…
A photograph showing familiar buildings and businesses on Stockton High Street such as the Talbot, Maynards, Munroe’s Butchers. Is that the Lambton Castle further down the street? c1973.
A view of the Darlington Building Society on Stockton High Street. The premises were adjacent to those of Ralph Appleton and Hall, Estate Agents and Valuers.
A postcard showing the Thornaby-on-Tees coat of arms which I purchased a few years ago. The back is a normal postcard stating “Inland 1/2p stamp”. It has never been posted.
Image and details courtesy of Lesley Targett.
Gig ticket stub from Monday 9th March, 1964 to watch The Crystals and Joe Brown perform at The Odeon Theatre. Does anyone remember who else was on the bill?
Image courtesy of Barry Jones.
Several photographs taken of the old Stockton Almshouse at 98 Dovecot Street.
Photographs courtesy of David Thompson.
A view of the Co-op Boot and Shoe repair warehouse on Scarth Street.
These photographs show the resident band and my father Cecil Jackson, more commonly known amongst the dance hall goers as Cecil Jack. I think these photographs were taken in the Jubilee Hall, Stockton c1950.
Photographs and details courtesy of Brenda Spence (nee Jackson).
Two photographs showing the demolition of buildings in Reed Street, Thornaby c1975.
The Prince of Wales came to visit Teesside on 2nd July 1930. His visit included a trip down the River Tees and a visit to the huge chemical factories of the Synthetic, Ammonia and Nitrates Co. Ltd. in Billingham. His Royal Highness is pictured in the photographs with Sir Hugh Bell and several civic dignitaries.
