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well, it's my home!
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too many chavs!
In a nutshell
Stockon will always be remembered for the first Locomotive journey.
travellingscarlet Says: This is a lovey park that leads down to the riverbank. There is a play park for the kids, an aviary and a manor house. The house is actually really cool, not only have the rooms been turned into a museum, but it's courtyard has been turned into a period street with a...
alyf1961 Says: The river Tees flows through Stockton. the river is used for many activities. rowing and water sports take place on the water as well as boat trips and a floating nightclub.
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The Moby Grape: Wine, Dine and Dance
Muarrij Says: This restaurant come bar is situated just off the the main high street and fronts on to the river. I was told by colleagues this was the trendy place to be seen. After reading their menu there was nothing of interest for me so I didnt actually go in. However, it certainly...
Ali Baba Restaurant: Fine Halal Kashmiri cooking in Stockton on Tees
Muarrij Says: Ali Baba's from the name and my first impression from the outside was "another wannabe". However I was more than pleasently surprised by not only the wonderful food but also the great service. This unique restaurant is halal, offers both Pakistani and Mexican eating as well...
Zanziba: A blast from the past!
Muarrij Says: Apparently this is the hub of night life in Stockton town centre, so I have been told. It looked outdated during the day.An interesting turbaned gentleman sits atop the foyer and large writing of the joints sponsorship can be seen on the front. An interesting building...
The Georgian Theatre: Rock Night
travellingscarlet Says: This old theatre now plays host to a rock night every Friday. If you're into heavy rock or nu-metal this is a good spot for this. But if that's not your thing then it's a good venue for live music of an idie/alternative persuasion. This unfortunately isn't a regular thing,...
There are many modes of transport in Stockton - the Train and bus being the most popular.
Here is a typical town bus and the fares charged are reasonable - between 0.50p and £1.00
Written Feb 25, 2007
Silver Court: Stockton Shoping Arcade
Muarrij Says: Contains a selection of small shops to suit all tastes. A nice designer clothes shop as you enter sells all the latest fashions at affordable prices. Not the largest arcade but worth the visit if you want something unique. Situated close to the city centre and Swallow Hotel.
Wellington Square: Modern Shopping in Stockton
Muarrij Says: If youre looking for the modern shopping complex with dept stores and American chains then Wellington square flows adjacent to the main High Street. Along here you can also find some nice bakeries and select shops.
Valuable resources and knowledge at the library.
In 1822, Stockton witnessed an event which heralded the dawn of a new era in trade, industry and travel. The first rail of George Stephenson's Stockton and Darlington Railway was laid near St. John's crossing, Bridge Road, Stockton. Hauled by Locomotion No1, the great engineer himself manned the engine on its first journey in 1825. His friend, and rival engineer, Timothy Hackworth acted as Guard. This was the world's first passenger railway. The line also carried coal to the riverside docks, bringing great prosperity to the Stockton area.
Written Feb 28, 2007
Stockton is a wonderful little town, however it does suffer quite a lot from addicts of all kinds. I was approached almost every day whilst I was there by either someone looking for some spare change or looking for a free meal.
The locals here do seem very genuine however I would advise caution when giving any sort of money to beggars or spongers.
As in my other tips, Stockton seems to have more pubs and gambling areas then any other small town I have been to in the world. Probably why there is an air of slight depression amongst some of the towns folk, who only too well know whats happening to their environment. Anyway, enough rambling - on to the next tip.
Written Feb 14, 2007
Tees barrage and WHite Water Course
uglyscot Says: The Tees Barrage is not very exciting to see- well, not when I was there. Just mucky looking white scum on the river.However there are nice walks along the riverside, and cyclists are also catered for.Nearby is the White Water Course.
John Walker - the inventor of friction match -1827
Muarrij Says: On part of the site now occupied by Boots stood former 59, High Street, where John Walker had his Chymist and Druggist shop, just over the road from where he was born. In 1827, he invented the world’s first friction matches. He refused to patent any of his inventions as he...
Beatles 22nd November 1963 - Kennedy Assassination
Muarrij Says: This is the old Mecca Bingo Hall, formerly the Globe Theatre. It was built in this form in 1935, and as well as memorable pantomimes, many top stars performed here. The Beatles played here twice, the first time on 22 November 1963 – the day President Kennedy was...
1st World War Memorial - Stockton
Muarrij Says: The memorial is built of Portland Stone and rests on a reinforced concrete foundation, raised upon three steps and a stone seat (or base) for the display of wreaths. Over this is a plain podium having a bronze panel on its front containing the words:- The names of the fallen...
Muarrij Says: This was erected by public subscription in 1878, to commemorate the philanthropist, William Dodshon. Originally, it stood at the other end of the street, near the fish market but was moved to Ropner Park when it opened in 1893, after it was discovered that the fish sellers...
uglyscot Says: We were looking for somewhere to swim. Yorkshire doesn't have the weather, in my opinion, for lounging on the beach or swimming in the sea, though I did see a brave girl doing just that at Redcar one cool and overcast day.Then I heard about Splash, a fitness centre.Different...
Stocktons Swimming Pool Recreation Centre - SPLASH
Muarrij Says: B.O.S.S.S. (Borough of Stockton Swimming Scheme) - To join, you must already be a member of a base swimming club e.g. Stockton, Billingham or Thornaby Amateur Swimming Clubs. The aim of the club is to provide a gateway to higher levels of competition and training facilities...
Muarrij Says: A few of the university campuses and business complexes can be seen on the other side of Stocktons Tees river bank. This area presents a nice walk and very near to the town centre.
Muarrij Says: You can see this wintery scene, snow flakes falling at night - the taxi rank waiting for their next customer and the town centre pretty empty. This picture was taken from my hotel room - which I had to change 3 times in order to get some decent wireless access. Nice little...
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Stockton looks like an industrial town as you approach from the motorway with stacks belching smoke, but as you enter the town that is all left behind you.The city centre is like any other with stores...
Okay, so a lot of people find it hard to fully appreciate their own home town, and I'm no exception. But despite the High Street's £1-shop image and all the rough housing estates the town does...
The most notable point in history for Stockton was in 1825 when the world's first passenger railway opened. It operated between Stockton and Darlington. There are still one or two reminders of the...
Stockton is my home town - i've moved about a bit but always seem to end up back here, this is where i grew up. It is in the middle of the industrial north east, it's not a particularly wealthy town...
Stockton on Tees - Home of the Locomotive Train
Well, I must say Stockton is quite a small town. However the surrounding towns and the borough itself are much larger and quite interesting. Stockton doesnt seem to have much in the way of things to...
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