F.W. Thompson Ghostsign, Ampleforth

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This sign is probably at the distance limit of what I like to post, but it was such a nice example.
F.W. Thompson, Ampleforth Ghostsign.
There are multiple version of the sign for F.W. Thompson & Son, Provisions Merchant. Established 1860.
The London Gazette has them going into liquidation in 1964.
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Rowntree Printers Ghostsign, Marske-by-the-Sea

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Despite being heavily weathered, it appears to say “Rowntree Printers”
Old Printers Sign, Marske
I don’t know when they closed, but the ‘CLEVELAND AND TEES-SIDE CRICKET LEAGUE. OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 1948’ was printed by F.A.Rowntree, Jubilee Printing Works, Marske-by-Sea

‘Lucy Oxford’ box, Kirklevington

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This old green box carries the inscripton “Lucy Oxford”. William Lucy renamed the Eagle Ironworks after himself in 1873. In the late 1880s they diversified into electrical products, Lucy Switchgear is still in business today.
'Lucy Box' Kirklevington
This is what they would call a service pillar and it may be related to street lighting or telephones in the area, I suspect there are still a lot about although most are more modern versions than this one.
'Lucy Box' Kirklevington

T. Richardson, Hartlepool Iron Works 1851, Moorhouse Estate

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Thomas Richardson had acquired the Hartlepool Iron Works in 1847 and this bridge lintel is dated 1851. Although it doesnt appear to be structural as the surround bridge is much newer.
T. Richardson, Hartlepool Iron Works 1851, Moorhouse Estate.
A friend at Network Rail informs me there is a 1940 steel deck built from old rails that carries no tracks.
T. Richardson, Hartlepool Iron Works 1851, Moorhouse Estate.
The live line are carried by a modern steel slab deck installed in 1989.

Marske-by-the-Sea, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel 1860

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The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel is Marske dates from 1860.
Marske Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
There are references to a Brunswick Chapel in the High Street, although i’m not 100% sure this is the same one ?
Marske Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
The methodist congregation moved to Hummershill Lane in 1966 and the building is currently residential.

Royal Visit to Lackenby Steel Plant, 4th June 1956

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I’ve recently moved offices and now see this plaque marking a Royal visit to Dorman Longs Steel Plant.
Lackenby Royal Visit, 1956
A case below carries the following plaque.
Lackenby Royal Visit, 1956
Inside the case is a fading signature from the day.
Lackenby Royal Visit, 1956
With this photo also on display.
Lackenby Royal Visit, 1956
This location is inside the current steelworks, so cannot be visited by the public.

Whinstone Quarry Remains, Esk Valley / Green End

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There are few obvious remains of the once extensive whinstone quarries behind the hamlet of Esk Valley.
Esk Valley, Whinstone Crusher
This overgrown lump of masonary was once a crusher next to the railway line.
Esk Valley Bridge to Green End
On the opposite bank of the river is a bridge parapet, here is where a tramway crossed to another quarry at Green End, on the other side of the river.
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Sinnington Flood Bridge

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Sinnington Flood Bridge originally dates from 1769 with a rebuild in 1794.
Sinnington Bridge
It was originally used to cross a flood channel for the River Seven, which has long since silted up.
Sinnington Bridge
It was restored to its current state in 1966

Stench Pipe, Weatherhead Avenue, Middlesbrough

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Another Stench Pipe for the collection on Weatherhead Avenue, Middlesbrough.
Stench Pipe, Weatherhead Avenue, Middlesbrough
Thanks to whoever pointed this one out to me in the last couple of weeks, I can’t seem to track your suggestion down.
Stench Pipe, Weatherhead Avenue, Middlesbrough