Show on map Not technically a wartime relic as its a fibre glass replica, but a great reminder of the fact the whole of Thornaby is built over Thornaby Aerodrome. The plane was erected in March 2007, one side depicts resident 608 squadron while the other the Canadian Air Force 401 squadron that flew Spitfires from Thornaby during WW2.
There are a number of plaques surrounding the roundabout giving more details on 608 Squadron
Show on map A row of three pillboxes surround the western edge of Greatham, they defended RAF Greatham / RAF West Hartlepool.
The central one is easily accessible from a public footpath, while the others can be seen north and south.
The Anti Tank Cubes are adjacent to the pillbox, next to the bridge over the stream.
Show on map Starfish Decoy Sites were intended to draw the fire of German bombers away from the real industrial targets of Teesside.
Setting fire to the moors would have given an impression of burning towns/factories, although theres some doubt as to whether this site was ever used.
Show on map From 1939 to 1954 this piece of moor played a key role in World War 2.
This site detected and led to the shooting down of the first enemy aircraft to fall on England on 3rd February 1940, a Heinkel 111which later crashed at Bannial Flatt Farm near Whitby.
This website covers the layout of the site in a lot more details
Show on map Identical in design to the Redcar Sound Mirror built around 1916. Today stands in a private field.
Show on map Group of three large pillboxes at Greatham Creek, situated at the end of a disused railway.
One can be accessed via a hole in the bricked up door.
Show on map Overlooked the junction and previously mentioned milestone, before the road was slight re-alligned to the current roundabout.
Show on map The Zetland Club was hit by a bomb on 21st October 1941. Amongst the 15 killed were the mayor, councillors and a doctor. 
Alderman Charles Harris J.P.
Frank Bainbridge. (Builder)
John C.D. Barnett. (School Master)
William Crozier. (Bank Manager)
Mabel Fletcher. (Club Stewardess)
Charles H. Goodwin. (Optician)
Arthur Pickering J.P. (Chairman of the local magistrates)
Matthew Ranson (Retired School Master)
Doris R. Rigby. (Club Maid)
Dr. Alfred S. Robinson.
Joseph Roebuck. (Councillor)
William J. Smallwood. (Company Commercial Manger)
Doris Walton.
Harold Watson.
Marion Watson.
The garden of rememberance also has plaques for those lost at sea and Dunkirk.
Show on map Built around 1916 to detect approaching Zeppelins, now sits surrounded by houses but safe due to being a scheduled ancient monument.
The base of the column where the listening trumpet was mounted is a few feet in front of the mirror.
Information on other Sound Mirrors in the UK can be found here
Show on map Kirkleatham was surrounded by defensive positions during the second world war, this ornamental tower from the now demolished Kirkleatham Hall was converted into a gun emplacement as part of the ring of nine pillboxes, four roadblocks, three anti-craft guns, minefields and three miles of anti-tank ditches.
