North Riding Infirmary Arch

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The North Riding Infirmary donated to the town by Ironmaster Henry Bolckow in 1864 was demolished in late 2006 to make way for a much needed Aldi and Travelodge (ahem)

Middlesbrough, North Riding Infirmary Arch

The portico was saved after pressure from locals, although initially hidden behind road signs the owners have still not seen fit to remove the numbering and clean it up properly

Middlesbrough Air Raid Shelter Sign

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This painted sign has somehow survived 65 years and indicates the site of a likely still intact Second World War air raid shelter for 367 people.

Middlesbrough, Air Raid Shelter

Middlesbrough Winter Gardens

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Apparently only demolished in 1963 but I can locate no photos on the internet, does anyone have one ?
Middlesbrough, Winter Garden

All that remains is this plaque very hidden away in a back alley.

John Vaughan Statue, Middlebrough

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The statue of ironmaster and mayor of Middlesbrough John Vaughan was sculpted by George Anderson Lawson and unveiled on 2nd June 1884.

John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough

John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough 

There are four metal panels on the sides of the statue depicting various mining and industrial scenes.

John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough

John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough John Vaughan Statue, Middlesbrough

Captain Cooks Birthplace, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

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The cottage which was the birthplace of Captain James Cook in 1728 stood in what is now Stewart Park.

Cooks Birthplace, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough Cooks Birthplace, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough  

It was actually demolished in 1786, its position was originally marked by cobbles but was replaced by Bolckow with a granite vase in 1858

Cooks Birthplace, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

Marton Hall Colonnade, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough

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This is all that remains of Henry Bolckows residence, built in 1856. The original building showing the colonnade 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 Totem 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 renovation of the park, the colonnade has been cleared of graffiti and the template cleaned and repaired.
Stewart Park Temple

Brian Clough Statue, Albert Park, Middlesbrough

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The status by Vivien Mallock was unveiled on May 16th, 2007. It is positioned where Brian crossed the park on his way to Ayresome Park.

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The statue was removed in March 2009 when cracks developed in the leg and returned in June 2009 with a redesigned plinth.

St Hildas Bells, Middlesbrough

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The 8 bells from St Hildas are now located in central Middlesbrough.

St Hildas Bells, Middlesbrough St Hildas Bells, Middlesbrough St Hildas Bells, Middlesbrough

They date from 1864 and were cast by Mears and Stainbeck, bells were donated by Bolckow and Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan, Cochrane and Company, Joseph Pease, Hopkins and Company, Gilkes Wilson Company, Clay Lane and South Bank Iron Companies and the local clergy.

St Hildas Bells Plaque, Middlesbrough St Hildas Bells Plaque, Middlesbrough

St Hildas Bells Plaque, Middlesbrough St Hildas Bells Plaque, Middlesbrough

St Hildas Bells Plaque, Middlesbrough

After the demolition of the church in 1969 they were stored until 1975, then hung in a side street at the south side of All Saints Church, in 2005 they were moved to the current more prominent location.

 

 

St Hildas Churchyard, Tower Green, Middlesbrough

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The chuch of St Hildas was demolished in 1969, all that remains is a brick block marking the position of the altar from which even the plaque has been stolen. The housing that replaced it is already being demolished.

Middlesbrough, St Hildas Plaque (gone) 

The area is surrounded with flattened gravestones which are now all virtually covered in grass,

Middlesbrough, St Hildas Grave 

Middlesbrough Millennium Arch

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A relatively modern relic built by the Marske Machine Company that used to stand in Victoria Park before it was relocated. It now stands in Ayresome Gardens

Middlesbrough Millenium Arch Middlesbrough Millenium Arch

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