Marton Hall Collonade, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

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This is all that remains of Henry Bolckows residence, built in 1856. The original building showing the collonade can be seen here

Marton Hall, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough Marton Hall, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough Marton Hall, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

The house burnt down just before it was due to be demolished in 1960, it is now the site of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. and has some interesting Totum Poles outside. Northwest Coast Canadian totem pole by Tim Paul and Richard Hunt (1979) and Community totem pole by North East carver David Gross (2006)

Totum Poles, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

Also theres the Marton Moai made with stone from Aislaby

 Easter Island Head, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

Finally a short distance to the west, stands a garden temple

Gothic Temple, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

Update 6/12/11

As part of the rennovation of the park, the collonade has been cleared of graffiti and the template cleaned and repaired.

Stewart Park Temple

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