Show on map The Dewhirsts factory shop closed down around 2013 after numerous name changes to Impression and finally AJ’s Outlet.
(I think they actually stopped manufacturing clothes there in the late 1990s)
As of late 2015 the site is being cleared
Show on map This Phoenix Sculpture by Steve Tomlinson stands outside the new Dormanstown Primary Academy
As stated on the plaque it was donated by the Learning Team from the Newcastle Theatre Royal, presumably when the school was rebuilt, hence the Phoenix.
I previously captured the old school, previously known as Clara Lady Dorman being demolished in August 2011
Show on map OK, its a long way from Teesside as someone always points out, but its not something you see everyday.
One side seems to have been damaged but the opposite side carries the name “R Banks”
Show on map John Robert Francis Wild was born on the 10th of April 1873 in Skelton.
Wikipedia informs us :-
In 1901 he was a member of Robert Falcon Scott’s crew as an Able seaman on the Discovery, along with Ernest Shackleton who was then a sub-lieutenant.
He was with Shackleton on the Nimrod Expedition 1908–1909 and was a member of the team that crossed the Ross Barrier and Beardmore Glacier at a record latitude of 88º23’S.
In 1911 he joined Douglas Mawson’s Aurora expedition and was in charge of the western base on the Shackleton Ice Shelf.
He served as Shackleton’s second-in-command on Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914–1916).
He was second-in-command of the Shackleton–Rowett Expedition (1921–22).
A more extensive biography and photos can be found here
I was always doomed to failure, trying to get a decent photo of something behind glass in a well lit building.
Show on map Apologies for the low light camera phone picture, but its rare not to find it blocked by parked cars.
The mural has had a tough start to life, being vandalized within 24 hours of being painted and later blown down by high winds.
Show on map These ornate doors on a bar at 42 Albert Road are from the National Provincial Bank, the 24 panels inscribed are with Greek lettering showing coins from the Mediterranean.
The doors are from the late 1930s and were designed by W.F.C. Holden. A similar stainless steel version appears on the NatWest in Coventry
Show on map I believe this is part of one of the 70 miles of moorland water races built between Joseph Foord between 1747 and 1768. It would have supplied water to Gillamoor, Fadmoor and Kirkbymoorside.
The races remaining in use until the early 20th century. 
Show on map This sundial near Smout House commands a fantastic view down Bransdale, the octagonal base is from the early 19th century.
The dial itself is relatively modern and carries the name Silas Higgon, as artist who still manufactures sundials today.
Show on map Show on map The reading room was first opened on Tuesday November 21st 1911, funded by Joseph Page and built by Glasweigan-based company Speirs and Company
It fell into disuse around the 1940s but thanks to recent grants has been restored.
The building is now back in regular use by Appleton Film Society and Appleton Book Club amongst others.
http://www.appletonreadingroom.org.uk/