Dock worker { River Tees }

[Jomot]

So I see, but the only one I've ever heard mentioned is Kelley's.  I'll ask my Dad, he grew up around there, as did both his parents.

Great map though Stan, the river area is unrecognisable now - especially the Thornaby side - but on the Stockton side Silver Street, Bishop Street & Finkle Street (my favourite) are all still there. 

I've also just noticed a couple of familiar street names from my Great Grandad's past - I'm not very good with those old maps unfortunately, so its great to finally see exactly where they were.   Thanks Stan (and sorry for hi-jacking your post Derek!)

[stanmapstone]

In the Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Monday 25 August 1879 there is a report on a boat race at Stockton between Stockton Bridge and Kelly's ferry landing, a distance of about three-quarters of a mile.

Stan

[stockton]

Stan that map you sent is brilliant
Jomot
The ferry boat you mentioned being a rowboat now thats just about right for just crossing the river,
the map Stan sent shows one of the ferry leaving bottom of what we would know as Church lane,
as you know jomot the Casey's lived in this area, great uncle Francis could have fell out of bed onto
both dock work and ferry boat.

I'm sure my dad Robert was born in Thistle green.
Once again Stan & Jomot a big big thank you.
ps will spend some time looking at the map for all the old places my Casey family were connected to

[stockton]

Jomot you can hi-jack my post's any time " you are a diamond "

Stan the news article you mentioned about the boat race 25th August 1879, are any names mantioned about who took part, jomot i'm rushing this off but i'm thinking about the Cameron's,
do you remember one of thier lads boat racing at Hartlepool.

Thanks again Stan & Jomot

[stanmapstone]

There are names mentioned for the crews but there is no Cameron.
Stan

[stockton]

Thanks again Stan.

All the best.

Derek