Show on map This chair in the woods features many of the buildings in the park
The Temple of Minerva and Statue of Neptune are depicted on the seat.
The Gothic Ruin is carved into the back rest.
Show on map The grotto is currently one of the unrestored buildings in Hardwick Park, it remains partially buried although it was only demolished as recently as 1972.
Show on map The original Neptune statue was placed in the Serpentine Lake in June 1758 by John Burdon, it was in position until around 1945 when it disappeared. Photos show it to be the same design as the 1729 Neptune in Durham Market Square which was sculpted by Andrew Carpenter.
This replacement sculpted by Keith Maddison was unveiled by John Grundy on 14th June 2007
Show on map The Bono Retiro dates from the 1750s like all the other buildings in the park, it has recently been consolidated to prevent further damage.
Much more existed relatively recently as this 1956 photo shows, a full model can be seen here.
Apparently the structure originally had a mirror in the entrance, which reflected the bottle pond and cascade behind you while entering.
Show on map The alcove was restored by Ramside Estates in 2007
The seat inside is a reconstruction of one known to exist there and was constructed by staff and students of Finchale College, presented by Mike Adamson in September 2009
Show on map Duck decoys were used to trap wild ducks for eating, and one was known to exist here in the 1700s. A channel called a pipe leads away from the lake which becomes narrower with a series of hoops and nets over to prevent the ducks escaping skywards.
Show on map This curious metal frame was actually part of a miniature railway that ran in the park.
The track was raised up on concrete blocks, to allow your legs to dangle over the side, many of these are still in place.
I don’t know the closure date of this, but I’ve only been able to find a single photo of it in action in the 60s on the Communigate website, but there must be other family snaps out there somewhere.
This photo clearly shows the remaining frame which must have served to winch the train off the tracks and into the storage hut, its a real shame interesting things like this have been lost.
Show on map Another away day from Teesside, but theres a Teesside link.
This bridge in Filey was built by Cleveland Bridge in 1894
Show on map Straying a little from Teesside today perhaps, but everyone needs a holiday.
These five roman pilar bases were revealed by a landslip on Filey Brigg in October 1857
They now stand in a flower bed in Filey in the same relative positions as they were found
Show on map A 150ft Olympic themed scarf has appeared on the railing of Saltburn pier, the amount of time and effort required must have been huge but the creators remain anonymous at this time.
 
UPDATE : As of mid-June the knitting has been removed by its creators.
UPDATE : The knitting was returned, repaired and enhanced in time for the Olympics.