Durham Place , Middlesbrough

[Roobarb]

Hi whipby, merry Christmas!  And merry Christmas all Rootschatters! 

Argyle Street was in the Cannon Street area of Middlesbrough, there's a photo here of some residents although you can't see the street itself.

http://rememberwhen.gazettelive.co.uk/2009/07/cannon-street.html

There's some very interesting stuff there about Cannon Street and the 'riots' in the 1960s.

The one in Grangetown that you're thinking of is Argyle Road, not Street. My dad was born in Brompton Street which is in the Linthorpe area, it runs between Kensington Road and St. Barnabas Road. I'll look out for photos of Robert Street for you.

I agree with you about our sentimental views of the old houses, although they're trying to demolish the ones in the Gresham area, there's a lot of opposition from the residents as many have made them into lovely homes. I think they've come to some agreement now.

[Whipby]

Hi Roobarb

Ah, found Argyle Street on my map, thanks for clearing that up!  Had a look at the Cannon Street articles in Remember When, they were really interesting.  My great grandfather's brother had a grocer's shop at 331a Cannon Street in the 1920s and I've always tried, in vain, to find a photo of that portion of the street.  I once worked out where it was, and it was down towards the Newport area rather than being at the town end.

I love looking at the photos and trying to figure out where they were taken in relation to the maps that I have.

I agree it must be awful to be turfed out of your home, I hope the Gresham area residents are happy with the agreement that's been made - I'm not sure what it is.

[smoggie45]

the council gardener showed me where graves where but alas headstones have gone . But got to go back as more of ancestors there , Mum a bit disappointed as headstones gone

[Whipby]

Hi smoggie, did you see the link to the Flickr photo I posted?

Which cemetery were you visiting with your mum?  It is such a shame when headstones disappear, I agree.

[smoggie45]

Thornaby, Oxbridge Lane and Durham Road cemeteries we saw were her grand parents and great grandparents were buried thanks to a helpful council gardener but them headstones were gone , her cousins headstone was still there and couldnt find some other ancestors but another trip is planned in summer . As council man said he would meet us and find the plots if we can supply the details. Also got to go to Acklam, North Ormesby and Linthorpe for  her and dads grandparents to . Busy summer i think for me.

Dad is fascinated by the picture he sends hi thanks , looks like a tough life for the people there

thanks
David

[miagre1]

Hello Ladies, 

For those interested: -

Smarts Cycle shop at 100 Newport Road. (I remember this as a kid  )

http://www.kmbro.org/Photo_Gallery_p05.htm

Other (attached) photos of Newport bridge end of Cannon Street and Newport Road looking East from the Infirmary.


From Ward's Directory

331a Cannon Street in 1928  Scrafton F. Mrs.  Shop Keeper

160 Newport Road in 1928  Beachim J.J.  Fruiterer

George

[madpants]

I've just found this thread and it's fascinating. 

My husbands ancestor founded (excuse the pun!) the earlier mentioned Teesside ironworks (Thomas Snowdon) and we think Snowdon Road may be named after him.

Hopkins had arrived on Teesside in 1850 to manage a fuel plant and three years later had met a Mr Snowdon. Together they formed the Teesside Ironworks which eventually merged to form Hopkins Gilkes & Co. a construction company specialising in bridge buildingas as well as the building of locomotives.

From Now & Then

From CFHS website "Mr Thomas SNOWDEN, Driver on the S & D. Later went to France and became a Loco Superintendent of a large railway, returned to Middlesbrough and started an ironworks." Looking at the wages for the Stockton and Darlington Railway on the same site he was the driver of 'Hope', the engine built after 'Locomotion'



and that Mrs Scrafton Shopkeeper could be one of mine too!  

[genjen]

For those interested: -

Smarts Cycle shop at 100 Newport Road. (I remember this as a kid  )

George

Gosh, I remember that as well. I suspect my parents bought bikes from them for me and my sister.

Thanks George - and for the link which I shall explore at length!

Jen

[Roobarb]

Brilliant George, thank you so much!