Show on map 11-13 Zetland Road was commissioned by Hugh Gilzean-Reid as the home of the North Eastern Daily Gazette (which is today the Evening Gazette)
11 was designed by W H Blessley in 1871, 13 by R Lofthouse in 1893
Show on map What is now the Cornerhouse nightclub was for 95 years the premises of wine importer Joseph Winterschladen
Winterschladen was born in Cologne in 1842, he came to Middlesbrough in 1865, his grave can be found in St Cuthberts churchyard, Marton.
Heres a vintage photo of the location from the Kirklees Image Archive, who kindly allow use of the photos for non-Commercial purposes.
Show on map Middlesbrough Railway station was designed by William Peachy who also designed York and Saltburn stations.
It opened in 1877 and unfortunately lost its elegant high glass roof in World War 2
Show on map The bombing of Middlesbrough Train Station is well reported in local books.
This small plaque inside the station commemorates the eight people killed that day.
James Fred Bink, John William Bowe, Derek Corfield, Charles Raymond Taylor, George William Barnett (should be Barrett), Timothy Carroll, Soloman Peter Niman and William Henry Thornelowe.
Show on map Webb House was designed by Philip Webb the ‘Father of Arts and Crafts Architecture’ between 1881 and 1891 for ironmakers Bell Brothers, the owners of mines such as Skelton Park and Lumpsey.
This continued to be offices for Dorman Long when it acquired Bell Brothers in 1923 although it still retains their original carved initials on either side of the door.
Show on map When I took this first photo in 2009 the Middlehaven was still open.
Middlesbroughs oldest pub the Ship Inn dated from 1831, although in recent times it sat in the no-mans land of the demolished St Hildas area.
Sadly it was destroyed by fire earlier this year.
Looking at the state its in now, it seems likely another of Middlesbroughs historically important buildings will be demolished.
Show on map Looking a little sorry for itself is this plaque to celebrate the 150th birthday of Port Darlington. It was unveiled by Jane Hackworth-Young on December 27th 1980.
The Coal Staithes at Port Darlington were opened on December 27th 1830, designed by Timothy Hackworth for the Stockton and Darlington Railway Companies, Middlesbrough branch line.
Another heavily faded information plaque can also be found on a nearby wall.
Show on map This beacon is part of a network of 4000 that will be lit on the 4th of June.
Apparently the beacons will be lit in sequence from 10pm, with the Queen lighting the National Beacon in London at 10.30pm.
Show on map I think this is actually two signs overlayed, I can make out “W Dermont, Decorator, Signwriter” on the right hand sign which is presumably later.
Unfortunately i’ve not been able to find anything about this person that might indicate the age of the signs.
Show on map I’ve so far drawn a complete blank on when this dairy on Clifton Street opened and closed
It still has a substantial boiler chimney which is unusual for town center building.
