Tees 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

The Tyne-Tees Pullman passenger service. The famous express of the North East Region running from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London Kings Cross. Date: late 1930s

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

Club Night. British Legion Club, Norton on Tees 1970s 1970s

Stockton-on-Tees Norton Green early 1900s

Stockton-on-Tees High Street Victorian period

Stockton on Tees, Durham (engraving)
5233547 Stockton on Tees, Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stockton on Tees, Durham)

Middlesbrough and Cleveland Iron Trade Jubilee
The Middlesbrough and Cleveland Iron Trade Jubilee in 1881: general view of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. The ILN says, " The fiftieth anniversary of the flourishing town of

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)

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

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

MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE TEES. The River Tees is in northern England. It rises on the eastern slope of Cross Fell in the North Pennines

The Clash performing at The Rock Garden in Middlesbrough, 19th May 1977. The Clash were a major force in the punk music movement in late 1970s Britain

Middlesbrough FC chairman Alf Duffield and also managing director of Middlesbrough based ITM Offshore. Seen here on board a crane barge

Terry Scott, actor and star of 1980s sitcom Terry and June, pictured in 1974 on the Tees Transport Bridge. The Tees Transporter Bridge, often referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

Public Toilets in Flatts Lane, in the Teeside area of England. The toilets are closed due to vandalism Picture taken 10th May 1992

Shepherd with his sheepdog and sheep beside the River Tees
A shepherd with his collie sheepdog and some of his sheep beside the River Tees in Teesdale, County Durham, England Date: 1991

Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase, Staffordshirre
A young man sits with his Jack Russell dog on a branch of one of the ancient sessile oak trees in Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, England

The Isaac Wilson paddle steamer on the River Tees owned by the Tees Conservancy Commissioners - Victorian period

Paddle steamer on the River Tees, Sunderland Date: 19th century

Norton, Stockton on Tees

Norton Green, Stockton on Tees

High Street, Stockton on Tees

Bishopton Lane, Stockton on Tees

Stockton-on-Tees Bishopton Lane early 1900s

Stockton on Tees

Stockton-on-Tees Docks early 1900s

Thornaby-on-Tees Mandale Road early 1900s

Mandale Road, Thornaby on Tees, early 1900s

Rock Walk, River Tees, Barnard Castle, County Durham - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Middlesbrough - The Tees Transporter Bridge
Middlesbrough, The Tees Transporter Bridge, which opened in 1911. The bridge carries a travelling car, or gondola, suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds

Lance Percival playing a signalman in Andy Robson
Lance Percival playing a signalman in the first episode of Andy Robson, a Tyne Tees Television period drama. Date: 1983

Simon Dyson Tees Off On 18th The Open Championship The Open Championship, Royal St.Georges 2011 Royal St.George S, Sandwich, Kent, England 14 July 2011 Date: 14 July 2011

Tiger Woods Tees Off On 18th British Open, St.Andrews British Open, St.Andrews St.Andrews, Scotland 23 July 2000 Date: 23 July 2000

Tiger Woods Tees Off The Open, Royal St.Georges The Open Championship Royal St. George S, Sandwich, Kent 20 July 2003 Date: 20 July 2003

Eggleston Abbey (engraving)
2777216 Eggleston Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggleston Abbey. Illustration for The History and Legends of Old Castles And Abbeys (John Dicks)

The Right Honourable W H Smith opening the South Gare Breakwater, at the Mouth of the Tees
1595771 The Right Honourable W H Smith opening the South Gare Breakwater, at the Mouth of the Tees, near Middlesbrough (engraving) by Townsend

Harold Macmillan elected M. P. for Stockton
Harold Macmillan (1894-1986), publisher, Conservative politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, appearing in The Illustrated London News in November 1924 after his election as M.P

Spring at Veneux-Nadon, 1882 (oil on canvas)
5854235 Spring at Veneux-Nadon, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 43.4 x 61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Printemps A Veneux-Nadon); Photo eChristies Images; English

At the Junctions of the Tees and Greta (ink & pencil on paper)
1214073 At the Junctions of the Tees and Greta (ink & pencil on paper) by Glover, John (1767-1849); 17.6x26.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Casting of the great bell for the Clock Tower of the new Houses of Parliament (engraving)
602679 Casting of the great bell for the Clock Tower of the new Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Approaching Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)
1049317 The Approaching Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Approaching Railway Jubilee at Darlington)

Cauldron Snout, Teesdale, Durham (engraving)
5233565 Cauldron Snout, Teesdale, Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cauldron Snout, Teesdale, Durham)

George Stephenson, the Father of Railways (engraving)
1590441 George Stephenson, the Father of Railways (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson, the Father of Railways)

The docks, Stockton-on-Tees (colour litho)
3627213 The docks, Stockton-on-Tees (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The docks, Stockton-on-Tees. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Exploring the Rich History of Tees: From Suspension Bridges to Paddle Steamers" Step back in time to 1830, when the first railway suspension bridge was proudly erected over the majestic River Tees. This engineering marvel forever changed the landscape and transportation possibilities of this vibrant region. Fast forward to a few decades later, and you would find yourself aboard The Tyne-Tees Pullman, an elegant train that whisked passengers away on luxurious journeys through breathtaking scenery. High Street in Stockton on Tees bustled with life during the early 1900s, as locals went about their daily routines amidst charming architecture. Durham's Stockton on Tees left its mark through captivating engravings that captured its essence. One such engraving showcased The Five Lamps in Thornaby, Yorkshire – a symbol of unity and progress for the community it served. The Browns Foundry stood tall as a testament to industrial prowess in Stockton on Tees during the 1970s. Its mighty furnaces roared with activity, shaping metal into tools that fueled economic growth and innovation. Speaking of jubilees, Middlesbrough and Cleveland celebrated their iron trade achievements with great fanfare during one memorable event. Meanwhile, Darlington witnessed another jubilee commemorating railways' transformative power – an occasion immortalized by intricate engravings capturing both awe-inspiring locomotives and joyous crowds. Amidst all these historical milestones were moments of leisurely respite at Norton on Tees' British Legion Club. Club nights brought together friends old and new for laughter-filled evenings filled with camaraderie. Finally, imagine gliding along the gentle currents of River Tees aboard The Isaac Wilson paddle steamer – a vessel that carried dreams and aspirations downstream while offering unforgettable experiences against nature's backdrop. Tees has been witness to countless tales woven into its fabric throughout history. Each hint reveals fragments from different eras, showcasing the region's resilience, progress, and community spirit.