Stockton Collection

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, 1830. The first railway suspension bridge, built over the River Tees near Stockton, England, 1830. Engraving, English, 19th century

Stockton-on-Tees High Street early 1900s

High Street, Stockton on Tees, early 1900s

Open / Stockton-Darlington
The opening of the Stockton - Darlington railway

Edward Pease Loco 1856
The Edward Pease long boiler locomotive, built by Robert Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington Railway : it draws passenger trains between Darlington and Saltburn

First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

The Green & Duckpond, Norton, Yorkshire
The Green & Duckpond, Norton, Stockton, near Billingham, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

The Five Lamps, Thornaby, Yorkshire
The Five Lamps, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, near Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. Showing Tram Date: 1910s

Browns Foundry 14. Stockton on Tees 1970s Date: 1970s

Locomotion at Darlington Station - Stockton & Darlington Railway, Darlington, Middlesbrough, County Durham, England. Date: 1910s

Stockton-on-Tees Norton Green early 1900s

Stockton-on-Tees High Street Victorian period

Victoria Square, Stockton Heath

Royal George, first locomotive with six coupled wheels, used on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Date: circa 1820s

Society of Friends, Friends Meeting House opened in 1814, Stockton, County Durham. 1st March 1977. For Sale

First Railway 1825
A man on horseback bearing a Union Jack flag heads the very first railway journey in England aboard George Stephensons " Locomotion"

Stockton Darling. Ticket
This unpretentious item is an original ticket entitling you to travel (second class) from Stockton to Darlington for the modest sum of one shilling and sixpence

The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)
1621353 The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington)

The original "Big Ben"(engraving)
6032921 The original " Big Ben" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The original " Big Ben." Properly " Big Ben" is the ")

John walker, 1781 - 1859, Stockton born inventor of the friction match, Statue, John Walker Square, Stockton, 28th June 1991

Browns Foundry 9. Stockton on Tees 1970ss Date: 1970s

Browns Foundry 8. Stockton on Tees 1970s Date: 1970s

The Transporter, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
The Transporter, Middlesbrough, near Stockton, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1936

Paul Massey (right) and Ali Johnson, door staff at The Mall nightclub, High street, Stockton, Thursday 29th April 1993

The Mall Nightclub, Stockton, is in line to be named the top nightclub in Britain for the second year running, Wednesday 20th December 1989. Our Picture Shows

Eclipse nightclub, Stockton, Friday 2nd October 1992. Our Picture Shows... Barry Woodhouse, Stockton Council environment committee chairman, looks around the old Eclipse nightclub

Major Andrew Milne inspects members of the Sea Cadets at the TS Kellington on the Tees at Stockton during their annual inspection. 30th June 1998

Fighting Cocks railway station, Stockton-Darlington line
Fighting Cocks railway station, on the Stockton to Darlington line. It opened in 1825, named after the local pub where train tickets were sold

Ann Slater, Barmaid at The Swallow Hotel, Stockton, 1975, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Barmaid, Roseworth Pub, Stockton, 1975, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Barmaid at The Rocket Pub, Stockton, 1975, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Visage Nightclub in Stockton High Street, Wednesday 27th September 1995. Our Picture Shows... John Anderson, Manager of Visage (right), Stockton new nightclub, with Jason Reeve

Millennium Nightclub in Stockton, Saturday 30th November 1996

Terry Meynell of Licenced Game Dealers, Meynell Limited, pictured with a tray of pigeons, Stockton, 20th January 1993

Grangefield Grammar School. 1971

Roseworth Festival, Stockton. 1972

Maypole Dancing, Roseworth Junior School, Stockton-on-Tees, England, Circa May 1973

Work is underway on the extension to the Castlegate Shopping Centre which is being extended in John Walker Square, Stockton. 29th June 1998

Stockton School Under 16 Team. 15th May 1989. Pictured with secretary of Stockton and District Schools FA (standing right) is (back row left to right) Martin Dwyer (manager), Andy Forsyth

The Stockton and District Schools football squad turn out in style to say thanks to some of the clubmen who have helped pay towards their trip to America

Blakeston Comprehensive School cup and league winning team which has been together for four seasons is splitting up. Now the boys, who are 16, are either leaving or going on to sixth form college

The Stockton Line Dance world record attempt in Stockton town centre. PC Geoff Elmes joins in the fun along with Town Centre manager John Ayres. 3rd March 1997

Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company, 31st March 1995. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Views. Teesside Leisure Park. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Castlegate Marine Club, Stockton, 7th January 1982

Chandlers Wharf, Stockton, 27th November 1985

High Street, Stockton, 21st June 1973

Blue Hall Housing Estate, Stockton, 29th December 1987

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Discover the rich history and charm of Stockton: a town steeped in innovation and heritage. Step back in time to 1830, when the first railway suspension bridge was built over the majestic River Tees, forever changing transportation as we know it. Stockton-Darlington Railway, also known as Open or Stockton-Darlington, holds a significant place in history as the birthplace of modern railways. Witness the Edward Pease Loco of 1856 that revolutionized locomotion and paved the way for progress. Take a stroll down High Street in early 1900s Stockton on Tees, where bustling shops and vibrant life create an enchanting atmosphere. Immerse yourself in history by exploring the first page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence – a testament to Stockton's influence even across continents. The Society of Friends welcomes you to their historic Friends Meeting House opened in 1814, showcasing Stockton's commitment to community and spirituality. Find tranquility at The Green & Duckpond in Norton, Yorkshire – a serene oasis amidst nature's beauty. Marvel at Thornaby's Five Lamps – an iconic symbol representing enlightenment and unity within this charming Yorkshire town. Browns Foundry stands tall as a reminder of industrial prowess during Stockton on Tees' thriving years in the 1970s. Witness locomotion come alive at Darlington Station with Locomotion - an ode to Stockton & Darlington Railway's legacy that shaped nations. And don't miss The Transporter Bridge spanning Middlesbrough – an engineering marvel connecting communities with its towering presence. Stockton is more than just a name; it represents resilience, progress, and timeless stories etched into its very fabric. Come explore this captivating town where past meets present seamlessly.