The 6th set of Jim Roberts boots i’ve found, but theres still one more out there. This is the start of the Teesdale Way which goes to Dufton in Cumbria,
Teesdale Way Marker – Coatham Marsh
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Show on map Dorman Long Sign
Show on map This cast iron sign must be exceptionally durable, its in a very exposed place but still seems to have much of its original paint despite the fact the Dorman Long became part of British Steel in 1967.
Face Stone, Urra Moor
Show on map The stone is mentioned in the first preamble of the Duncombe Estate from 1642, other than that very little is known of its origins or the reason for the carving.
Boosbeck Ironstone Commemorative Sign
Show on map This attractive commemorative village name sign carved by Phil Townsend depicts numerous mining scenes on tiles made by local children, hopefully a new generation now won’t forget why the town exists.
Middlesbrough Air Raid Shelter Sign
Show on map 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.
Lingdale Ironstone Mine Reminders
Show on map This recent plaque next to the mine site, records the date of the sinking of the first shaft in 1873 until the closure of the mine in 1962
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Nova Scotia was the name of the piece of woodland that existed at this location before the mine was built
Right next to the crossroads is a modern recreation of a mine tub.
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The following information was provided by Liz Allen
This installation was designed by Groundwork North East(Liz Allen – Senior Landscape Architect) in partnership with Lingdale Liftoff, Lingdale Primary School and Lingdale United Reformed Church. The iron tub and freeze were fabricated by local blacksmith James Godbold(egton). The scheme was also funded by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund through the Redcar and Cleveland Partnership.
Teesdale Way signposts, Old Station Road, South Bank
Show on map There are two more sets of boots and gates where Old Station Road crosses the Teesdale Way.
 
With seven sets of boots in total, there are two more still to be located
Danby Beacon
Show on map Danby Beacon has a long history, from the 1600s when the country was under threat of invasion from France through to a Second World War radar station.
On 22/10/2008 the new beacon was lit for the first time, The new beacon was manufactured by M & C Construction of Middlesbrough
Some of the other items at Danby Beacon include a trig point and viewfinder for local sights.
 
Queen Victoria Plaque, Queen Street, Redcar
Show on map Commemorative plaque for 60 years of Queen Victoria reign in 1897, now located on Queen Street even though the sign below clearly says James Terrace.
There is a second identical but unpainted plaque on a house on High Street West.
And as pointed out below, a third on Westbourne Grove which actually looks it migth be the original colours.
Memorial Stone near Water Ark, Goathland
Show on map A short series of posts inspired by looking through my older printed photos, before going digital and before this website existed.
This spot is where Eller Beck flows through a ravine under a bridge on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
The stone commemorates Sydney Porritt who drowned aged 16 in 1908, in the photo my friends are doing their best to re-create that moment.
 