Show on map At the site of the old Portrack Incinerator, now a nature reserve
Children from High Clarence, Tilery & Norton Primary Schools in Stockton worked with local artist Andrew McKeown to design the artwork.
Show on map There are three sculptures by Richard Farrington at the top of Huntcliff, erected in 1990 as part of the Common Ground’s ‘New Milestones’ project.
The first is based on a Trawl Door with a large fish and plankton
The second Pillar is a ridged marker post, supporting a chain of four metal sculptures
The third and most well known is the Circle or Charm Bracelet represent aspects of local life, the original ended up vandalised and at the bottom of Huntcliff in 1996.
Show on map Andy Capp creator Reg Smythe was born and died in Hartlepool and based the characters on his own parents.
The bronze statue was erected in 2007
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 Victorian Industrialist Henry Pease effectively created Saltburn, after having a vision of it on the cliff.
“seated on the hillside he had seen, in a sort of prophetic vision, on the edge of the cliff before him, a town arise and the quiet unfrequented glen turned into a lovely garden.â€
The Quaker families influence on the railway and mines in the area is immense.
Sculpure by Hilary Cartmel
Show on map Sited at the entrance to Coatham Marsh. By Andy McKeown, along with the gates before you get there.
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