Dovecot Street, Stockton in 1956

Posted on January 6, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

Dovecote Street in 1956 looking East from its junction with Skinner Street including from left to right, No.74 Tees Valley Water Board Offices, on the left (from 1975 Radio Tees), No.72 Clarendon Hotel (opened c1880), Nos.70 and 68 shops, Stockton Post Office, next door but two to the Clarendon Hotel, No.66 Dovecot Street (c 1880-1960), No.64 Friends Adult School. Dovecot Street in 2006, the Water Board building still remains the same and the Town House building has been built on derelict land that can be seen on the right of the 1956 photograph.

Stockton Town Hall c1913

Posted on January 6, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

A photograph of Stockton Town Hall(built 1739, extended 1744 – and Market Cross (erected c1768). c1913

Shipping on the Tees

Posted on January 6, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

General view of ships and shipyards on the quayside of the River Tees.

The disused track bed of the North Shore Railway B

Posted on January 4, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

The disused track bed of the North Shore Railway Branch, Stockton from just east of Church Road Bridge. The line was opened c1860 and closed c1980, it was used extensively by Blairs Marine Engine Works. 1984

High Street, Stockton seen from the Town Hall look

Posted on January 3, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

A view of the High Street, Stockton looking east from the Town Hall,including the Parish church, the Victoria Buildings and No.35.Blackett & Son Ltd. drapersSeveral cars included in a view of the High Street, Stockton looking east from the Town Hall, the Parish church and the Victoria Buildings can be seen on the right of the picture.

Norton Green c1900

Posted on January 3, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

The Fox and Hounds and a shop on the Green, included in a view of the pond on Norton Green.Also shows Unicorn Hotel. c1900

The duck pond on Norton Green

Posted on January 3, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

View of Norton Green and the Duck Pond. showing children by the waterpump erected 1870s. Pond was made in 1100sPicture of Norton Green showing duckpond made in 1100s with children feeding ducks and a pump in the background. Also an open topped tramA view of Norton duck pond showing open top tramcar. Also several children playing and a water pump

Norton Cross-Dike on the Green.c1900

Posted on January 3, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

A photograph taken around the turn of the 20th century shows Norton Cross-Dike on the Green, on a sunny afternoon. This photo appears to have been taken between 2 and 4 oclock in the afternoon. The Unicorn public house on the corner of the High Street is also in the picture as is the Fox and Hounds.

Children in the playground of St Peter and St Paul

Posted on January 3, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

A view of St. Peter and St. Paul R.C.Primary School, Ragpath Lane, Roseworth Estate, Stockton, opened 1950s. Children can be seen playing in the school playground. An Austin car, possibly an A30, in the car park.

The High Street, Stockton seen from the Town House

Posted on January 2, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

A view of the High Street looking north from the Town House, the Victoria Buildings (demolished 1964) was built on the site of the alms houses.Included in a view of the High Street, looking north from the Town House, are two electric trams, these were introduced in 1897 replacing the earlier steam vehicles.

Stockton High Street. 1944

Posted on January 2, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

Photo of west side of Stockton High Street, showing Market Cross in foreground with Blackburns, Waverley Hotel,National Provincial Bank, and Alexander Tailors in background. 1944

Steam locomotive passing Hartburn Junction c1950s

Posted on January 2, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

Steam locomotive No. 60085 A3 hauling a passenger train past Hartburn Junction (parallel to Marlbrough Road) and signal box c1950/60s.

Locomotives name Manna

A view of Stockton from the Parish Church Tower

Posted on January 1, 2002 by Picture Stockton Team

The new building for Stockton YMCA (opened 1968) under construction on Bath Lane included in a general view of the area north of Church Road seen from the Parish Church tower c1967. Also seen is the old swimming baths, a gas holder, the back of the Territorial Armys drill hall and the car park which is the site of the new swimming baths.