Yarm Railway Viaduct seen from Aislaby Road and caught in sunlight. This is probably the best place to appreciate this fascinating mid-Victorian feat of brickwork and stone engineering from, as it spans the river Tees and the original town of Yarm in one straight line.
Photographs and details courtesy of Chris Bailey.
Photographs of Billingham Branch Bridge, south west face and north east face. Billingham, August 1984.
This is a ‘Long Service Award’ for my fathers 20 years service at the ICI. As you can see it is dated the 1st January 1947 making his starting date there as 1926-27. I would think that he would be there probably near the start of the ICI at Billingham.
Image courtesy of Bob Irwin
A group of enthusiastic well wishers wave their Union Jack flags while others look out from building windows to catch a glimpse of the Royal couple who visited the Stockton area c1956.
We believe this building was built in the early 1800s, its last resident was Dr Trotter before it was demolished to make way for the new North Eastern Banking Company building c1898
Possibly taken c1960s is a photograph of the Empire Theatre, formerly the Castle Theatre on the corner of Bridge Road. The Empire started life as a theatre, before becoming a music hall, a cinema and eventually a bingo hall before it was demolished c1969.
Two photographs; one of Rowntrees Newsagents and one of Dovecot Street corner shop.
Photographs courtesy of David Thompson.
A group of ICI workmen take a break from work as they pose for the camera. Does anyone know what they are stood in front of? Date unknown.
The Stag Inn on Silver Street, Stockton in July 1973. ‘Newer’ buildings are have been built on either side of The Stag, the original buildings are no longer there. What is ‘BBB’s’, does anyone know?
Taken from the Globe Theatre production, Carl Rosa Opera programme c1949 is an advert for Pete’s Café Snack Bar
Image courtesy of Barry Jones
A piper from the Royal Irish Regiment introducing pupils of Stockton Grammar School to the wonders of the bagpipes – taken at the school in 1966.
Photograph courtesy of Eric Collins.
This one of those posts that was lost when we moved to the new site.
The opening of Ropner Park, Stockton on Wednesday 4th October 1893 by the Duke and Duchess of York. Does anyone recognise the building behind the Royal Party?
We have tried to recreate as many of the original comments as possible…
A view of Billingham Town Centre. Does anyone remember Dewhursts, Meadows or the Chain Library?
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Durham (The Right Honourable The Lord Lawson of Beamish, PC), talking to the Stationmaster, Mr. M Bowman and the Chairman of the North Eastern Board of British Railways, Mr. J.H. Summerson, JP.
The Salvation Army Hostel located on Palmerston Street, Stockton. Two stones were laid August 19th 1901 by Colonel Ropner MP and Councillor W.E Wardill of Gateshead for God’s Glory and the Welfare of the People.
It appears to have once been a school, does anyone know if this is correct?
Photograph and details courtesy of David Thompson.