Show on map Today I discovered a group on Facebook called GhostsignsUK that had been inspired by the occasional sign I’ve published, so here’s one especially for them.
C.W.B. Old Painter and Decorator, although I have no details on its age.
Update : Apparently this one has now been covered by rendering.
Show on map The hospital dated from 1861 and was demolished in 1982 to make way for these homes.
The two stones in the wall were recovered.
The North Ormesby Community History Group have a series of photos of the building.
Show on map By pure chance I happened to drive past on the 24th of July and find the demolition taking place, here are some before and after shots.
The James Finegan Hall was already gone by this point.
This hall was the home of a Mighty Wurlitzer organ from 1981 (having arrived there from Redcar pier after it’s demolition, although originally from the Granada Theatre in Bedford)
Saltburn Water Tower was built in 1865 and designed by North Eastern Railway Company architect William Peachey who is also responsible for Saltburn Station.
It supplied water to Saltburn with water pumped from Skelton Beck, although its useful life was short-lived until water was piped from Lockwood Beck in 1878.
Railway staff lived in the lower floors of the water tower, but sadly it was demolished and redeveloped in 1905. The distinctive light Pease bricks were reused to build the nearby houses known as “Water Tower Terrace”
This new plaque on Saltburn Stores which marks the location was unveiled on 1st July 2012 by Parish Council leader Paul Smith.
Show on map Fortunately I only had to walk a couple of minutes from my front door to capture this one.
A large convoy of promotional lorries came through first to get everyone hyped up.
I’ll have to search for myself taking this photo.
Then the torch arrived.
I’m not sure who the torchbearer is there as he doesn’t seem to be any of the people listed on the official website for this section.
Show on map Thanks to Dave Woods for pointing out that the work to renew the sea wall at Redcar has revealed something interesting. When the concrete has been removed from the area in front of the Park Hotel a solid sandstone wall has been revealed.
I suspect this might be short lived as the new sea wall will be going on top of it.
I’ve dug out an old photo which shows the same wall, although I have no idea of its date.
Update : This is hidden from view once more now the work in this area has progressed
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 I recently had the good fortune to obtain these original photographs from a local auction, they are not the same as any others i’ve seen of the incident.
Despite the Greek name, the Athina Livanos was a 4824 ton steamer built by Grays of Hartlepool and completed in October 1936, as this beaching took place on 28th February 1937 the ship was brand new and possibly on its way to its new owner.
A short Pathe News clip can be viewed here
The Athina Livanos was lost on 29/11/1943 when it was torpedoed in the Gulf of Aden by the Japanese submarine I-27
Show on map This whole area is now in the middle of an extensive housing development, so I don’t think this one is going to be around much longer.
The Defence Of Britain database from the 1990s lists many in this area that are now gone under housing.
UPDATE :
I have received information that as of 26th July 2012, this pillbox has been demolished. Another one bites the dust.
Show on map I have previously posted about this location back in 2009 when it was completely obscured by undergrowth. At this time, all that was visible was a couple of blocks of masonry.
During late 2011 a group I am involved with began excavating the site and uncovered the sizeable pit which would have housed twin drums for the hauling engine.
The site was extensively photographed and recorded and would have made an interesting feature in the woods for those interested in local mining heritage.
Despite much local support and regular interest from passers-by, alas the council did not share our enthusiasm for the project and insisted in no uncertain terms that we back-fill the hole immediately.
So if you visit the site now, our mining heritage is once again hidden in the name of keeping the public safe. The Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society will be running a walk to the site on 19th May.