Middlesbrough Remembered
The Streets
The House
Cooper Common
Excuse me but where is Middlesbrough?
Walk from North Ormesby
Sources and Resources
Only a Short Time in History
Memories of Parliament Road
Welford Street
Football on the Roof
St Patrick's Church
The Tees (Newport) Bridge
Don't Mention the War?
Laws Street Block
Dorman Museum
Albert Park and 'Owld 'Enry
An Ayresome Childhood
Street Games
The Shops
St Paul's School
Victoria St/Greta St Now
Newport School
The 'New' Newport School
Archibald Schools
Newport Bombing 15 April 1942
Closing of St Paul's School
Ayresome School
More Memories of Parliament Rd.
Round and About King George Street
Cinemas
Tees Poem
Middlesbrough Welsh
Memories of Duncombe Street
Honeymans of Cannon Street
Marilyn's Memories
Sun Sea & Sand
Fox Heads Page 1
Why DOGGY Town??
Fox Heads Page 2
Memories of St Paul's
Links for Newport, Middlesbrough
Guestbook
Mail Form
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Cleveland and Teesside Local History Society
This is a well established and authoritative group which has published some invaluable material. In constructing this site I am particularly indebted to its 1981 publication ‘Middlesbrough’s History in Maps’ first published in 1981 isbn 0 9507199 0-0
Equally fascinating and informative is The History of the River Tees in Maps by D.W. Pattenden ISBN 0 9507199 6 X
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The Banks and Lanes History Group
The Banks and Lanes Group was formed in 1995 to bring together people of all ages who are interested in the history of West Middlesbrough. It is called ‘banks and lanes because it covers the town from the banks of the Tees at Newport to Whinney Banks and Fleet Bridge. The group meets in St Martin’s Church Hall, Whinney Banks, twice monthly. The group has published a lovely little booklet of memories of West Middlesbrough entitled Bridging the Years I think this may be out of print now but there are copies in some local libraries.
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Norman Moorsom
A leading historian of Middlesbrough is Norman Moorsom. I think it took time for Middlesbrough to take any interest in its own history. I loved history at school but grew up educated to believe history was something which had happened somewhere else! It's thanks to writers like Norman Moorsom that we've woken up to the fact that we too have a history worth knowing about. An excellent starting point for anyone interested in the history of the town is his book A Journey Through the History of Middlesbrough.(ISBN 0 9508584 4 7) The book is pitched at the younger reader but this does not in any way make it less informative. In fact it makes the information more readily accessible . Norman Moorsom was born in Middlesbrough in 1940 and educated first at Whinney Banks Primary School before going on to Middlesbrough Boys’ High School. He trained as a teacher at St John’s College, York and taught in the town before becoming Museum School’s Service Officer and then Local History Officer for Cleveland County Libraries. A particular interest at present is the history of Albert Park. He has published a book Middlesbrough's Albert Park: History, Heritage & Restoration. Wharncliffe Books 2002 isbn 1-903425-22-0 |
Paul Stephenson
Paul Stephenson's books are particularly well written and meticulously researched. I would strongly recommend them as the most reliable sources of information on the history of the town. The first book I came across was Linthorpe and Its Village: Logos Print 2001 printed on behalf of the Park Ward Community Council.
A whole series of Paul Stephenson's books are published by Middlesbrough Libraries and Information in association with Remember Middlesbrough Society and are available for sale in the foyer of the Central Library. They are also obtainable from Teesside Archives6 Marton Rd.
These are the books which tell you all the dates you need to know of when schools opened and were closed,names of cinemas, names of pubs, places of worship, bus services. In all there is a wealth of detail set out in an easily accessible format.
(Middlesbrough Libraries and Information,Central Library,Victoria Square TS1 2AY)
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Cannon Street: Lest We Forget
One of my most treasured books is Cannon Street: Lest We Forget , a booklet of memories of Cannon Street.compiled by the Friendship Writers’ Group It is a little before my time but still has resonance for me. I particularly like the pencil sketches of the street games we played. These were drawn by Fred Maughan. The book was published in 1993 so may be out of print now but there are copies in some local libraries. (Atkinson Print 1993 isbn 0 9521247 0X)
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A History of Middlesbrough
This was published in 1968. It was written by William Lillie who was the Borough Librarian from 1926 to 1951. There are copies in the Reference Sections of local libraries. |
Pictorial Histories
The two books which spring to mind are Middlesbrough: A Pictorial History by Robert Woodhouse and Middlesbrough, part of the Britain in Old Photographs series by Araf Chohan.. |
Robert Woodhouse
Robert Woodhouse was actually born in Rotherham but moved to Teesside at an early age and was educated at Acklam Hall Grammar School in Middlesbrough. He has written a history of Middlesbrough’s Empire Theatre. He has also written about other parts of the Teesside area. This particular pictorial history includes many photographs and prints showing the growth and development of Middlesbrough Middlesbrough:A Pictorial History:Robert Woodhouse Phillimore 1990 isbn 0 85033 743 7.
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Araf Chohan
Araf Chohan’s book is from his personal collection of photographs and postcards of the town he loves. Many outsiders are disparaging of Middlesbrough. It is one of those stock favourite ‘joke’ places for the ignorant whose thought processes are limited to media stereotypes. . It’s worth looking at the dedication in Araf Chohan’s book.
To the people of Middlesbrough , my late father and uncle, Ghulam Sarwar Khan Chohan and Chirag Din Chohan and my mother Nafees Akther Chohan.
It is said that people make a place, and this is never more true than in Middlesbrough where its hospitable, friendly and genuinely welcoming people are second to none. I am both privileged and lucky to have been born in Middlesbrough, my home town
Araf Khan Chohan 1996
Middlesbrough : Britain in Old Photographs Araf Chohan Sutton Publishing 1996 isbn 0-7509-1150-6
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Remember When
Remember When is published six times a year by the Evening Gazette.
It declares its aims:-
‘to chronicle the recent history of of the life and times of Teesside, North Yorkshire and County Durham
.This is an excellent source of information about the history of our area within living memory.’ It is the place to ‘deposit’ memories of times which will be forgotten unless committed to print.
As it declares “Every Person has a history to tell”
Contact:Remember When, Evening Gazette, Borough Rd., Middlesbrough TS1 3AZ Phone 01642-245401
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Bill Norman
Bill Norman is a historian with a particular interest in the air war over the North East. His book Luftwaffe over the North: published by Lee Cooper isbn 085052 233 1 is particularly informative and fascinating. Details of his other publications can be found on his website. |
David Robinson
David Robinson has produced an excellent site of photographs of Teesside and the wider area. A visit is a must for Teessiders and anyone else interested in the area. |
North East & Yorkshire History Pages
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It ranges from history to folk-lore , through dialect and place names and there is a comprehensive gazetteer of groups and societies , local communities , and local governments throughout the area. It is an essential reference call for anyone interested in the North East or Yorkshire
David Simpson has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the North East and, indeed the North Country as a whole. He has written several books , details of which can be found on his site. He has a genuine 'whole' North-East perspective having been educated on Teesside and Tyneside. He now lives in Durham City.
David Simpson is a researcher for the Darlington based ‘Northern Echo’. He also writes a series ‘Durham Memories’ and also compiles a regular place name conundrum in this paper |
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Teesside's Economic Heritage
This book was written by G.A.North and published in 1975 by the then Cleveland County Council. This is the book you need to find which firm was established when and what was produced by whom. Though dealing in so many statistics it is a well designed book which makes the detailed information easily accessible |
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