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Stockton-on-Tees Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Stockton-on-Tees

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Stockton-on-Tees history

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Etymology

Stockton is thought by some to derive from the Anglo-Saxon Stocc, meaning log, tree trunk, or wooden post . Stockton was a constituent part of Norton until the eighteenth century, when it became an independent parish in its own right .

Prehistory

In 1958, archeological dig uncovered 125,000-year-old hippo’s molar tooth in Stockton . The tooth was sent to the borough’s librarian and curator, G. F. Leighton, who then sent it to the Natural History Museum . Since then, the tooth has been missing despite efforts to locate it .

Early

Stockton began as an Anglo-Saxon settlement on high ground close to the northern bank of the River Tees . The manor of Stockton was built circa 1138, and was purchased by Bishop Pudsey of Durham in 1189 . The bishop had a residence in Stockton Castle, which was a fortified manor house . Scotland captured the castle in 1644, and occupied it until 1646 . The castle was destroyed at the order of Oliver Cromwell at the end of the Civil War .

Industry

Town grew rapidly as the Industrial Revolution progressed, with iron making and engineering beginning in the town in the 18th century . The discovery of iron ore in the Eston Hills resulted in blast furnaces lining the River Tees from Stockton to the river’s mouth . In 1822, the first rail of George Stephenson’s Stockton and Darlington Railway was laid near St. John’s crossing .

Modern

Ragworth district near Stockton was the scene of rioting in 1992 . The area later saw a £12 million regeneration which involved mass demolition and refurbishment of existing properties .

Stockton-on-Tees economy & business

Future development

£300 million Northshore scheme will include new offices, leisure facilities, housing, a 150-bedroom hotel, and a new campus for Durham University . In 2012, a long-term scheme aimed at transforming the town centre area was announced .

Income

The mean weekly income for Stockton residents was £522.70 in 2017 . This is below the U.K. mean of £538.70 . The mean privately rented house in Stockton cost £525 per month compared with £480 across North East England .

Stockton-on-Tees geography / climate

Stockton lies on the north bank of the River Tees. Its northern and western extremities are on slightly higher ground than the town centre. The town centre and surrounding Tees valley can thus be seen from much of the borough.

Climate

Stockton-on-Tees has an oceanic climate typical of the United Kingdom . Being sheltered by the Lake District and Pennines to the west, Stockton is relatively dry for the U.K., with on average 25 inches of rain a year . Summer highs typically reach approximately 20 °C (68 °F)

Town centre

Stockton town centre is the heart of the borough . Much of the town centre has a Georgian and late medieval influence . The town centre retail is largely concentrated within two shopping centres, Castlegate and Wellington Square . The Castlegate is a building, whilst Wellington Square has open shops on pedestrian-only paths .

Riverside

The level of the River Tees through Stockton has been held at high tide since the construction of the Tees Barrage in 1995 . Chandlers Wharf is situated on the north side of the river where Bridge Road approaches Victoria Bridge . The Teesside Princess, a two-deck river boat, is docked alongside, and offers river cruises all year to Yarm via Preston Park .

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Best Stockton-on-Tees places to visit

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Stockton-on-Tees has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Stockton-on-Tees’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Stockton-on-Tees’s information audio spots:

Thornaby F.C. Thornaby Football Club are a football club based in Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees, England. They play in the Northern League Division One.

Thornaby Town Hall Thornaby Town Hall is a municipal building in Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire. The building, owned by Thornaby Council, is a Grade II listed building.

Ropner Park, Stockton-on-Tees Ropner Park is a free public park, located in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England. The park was refurbished and renovated between 2004 and 2007 by Stockton Borough Council thanks to a £2.65m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. A large lake with islands dominates the lower part of the park and offers sanctuary to various species of water fowl and fish.

The Grangefield Ground The Grangefield Ground is a multi-purpose sport ground in Stockton-on-Tees. It is the home of Stockton Cricket Club since 1892 and Stockton Rugby Football Club since 2015. The rugby club came after a 67-year stay at the Norton Sports Complex.

Stockton-on-Tees Stockton is a large market town in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham . It is between Darlington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough; to the west, north-east and east respectively . An unparished collective of wards form the town, with a combined population of 85,000, which is part of Teesside built-up area .

Stockton-on-Tees Town Hall Stockton-on-Tees Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street in County Durham, England. The building is a Grade II* listed building and is the meeting place of the Borough Council.

Georgian Theatre (Stockton-on-Tees) The Georgian Theatre is one of the oldest Georgian provincial theatres in the country (cf Bath, Norwich) Built as Stockton’s tithe barn, the building was converted to a theatre which opened from 1766. The theatre fell into disuse and disrepair some time during the 19th century and became a sweet factory until the late 1950s. It was acquired by the local council in the 1960s before a refurbishment saw it re-opened as a community building in 1980.

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