John Burdon Chair, Hardwick Park

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This metal chair records John Burdon, the creator of Hardwick Park in the 1750s
Hardwick Park John Burdon Chair
It notes that his fortune was due his fathers mining interests.

The National Archives appear to carry a copy will of John Burdon which shows he also had mining interests. 
Contents:
Wolsingham, Durham: leaseholds from Bishop of Durham
Quarrington, Durham: leasehold coal mines
Sedgefield, Durham: 2 copyholds
Bishop Middleham, Durham: 7 copyhold pitmen’s houses in Cornforth
Coxhoe, Durham: lead and coal mines, lands
Tynemouth, Northumberland: 1/16 share in freehold coal mine at Chirton

Bath House, Hardwick Park

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Currently nothing remains of the cold water Bath House other than a row of foundation stones. I believe its the intention of the Friends of Hardwick Park to rebuild it when funding allows.
Hardwick Park Bath House
The information board in the park shows a photo of it complete in 1900.
Hardwick Park Bath House
This chair and screen stand nearby as a reminder of its original function.
Hardwick Park Bath House

Grangetown Ghostsign, Pratts Petrol

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I took this photo last summer, but never posted it as I couldn’t figure out any of the text.
Grangetown Ghostsign
Drove past the same location today to find the wall repainted and the sign lost. Does anyone know what it said ?

UPDATE : I think Bruce is right about Pratts looking at this logo.

I can also make out ‘GH TEST’ as above after that hint.

Foster Brotherton & Co, Timber Merchants Ghost Sign, Stockton

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The remains of this painted sign can be found on the end of the row of houses at St Johns Well.
Stockton Ghostsign
There are mentions of a “Moulding Mill” and ‘Hardwoods of every description stocked” but most of the paint is gone now. Does anyone have any ideas about the company and age of the sign ?

UPDATE : At first I thought it could have been “John B Smith & Co” who had a yard in the area, but many thanks to Ian who has come up with some great additional info and old photo which show its “Foster Brotherton & Co Ltd”

Sadberge Glacial Boulder

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This rock was deposited by a glacier and discovered 12 feet below the surface when a nearby reservoir was being constructed
Sadberge Glacial Boulder
It was placed in the village to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria on 20th June 1887, by William Alexander Wooler (1831-91) of Sadberge Hall Sadberge Glacial Boulder

As pointed out below by Helen, the reservoir in question is the small one to the west of the village, rather than the large one at Long Newton