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Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham: History in Old Images

Explore the evolution of Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, from the horse-drawn Edwardian era to the bustling streets of the 1990s.

The Edwardian Era (1910)

Witness Stockton in the final year of King Edward VII’s reign. This rare 40-second clip offers a window into a world of tramlines, horse-drawn carts—including a carriage for the 'Jaques & Knowles' furniture company—and men in flat caps gathered at the market. Look closely for the young boys racing alongside the cameraman and a mysterious crowd gathered at a distance.




Stockton-on-Tees (1910) | Britain on Film - BFI on YouTube


Stockton in Black and White

These collections offer a nostalgic look at the historic architecture and local businesses of the early to mid-twentieth century. These films document the town before the significant post-war redevelopments took place.





Old Stockton-on-Tees in pictures - jeff dixon on YouTube






More Stockton Pictures - jeff dixon on YouTube






More old pictures of Stockton-on-Tees - jeff dixon on YouTube



The Royal Visit of 1956

Experience the excitement as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive by steam train. This ten-minute reel captures the Queen unveiling a plaque at the Town Hall, visiting the Dormand Long Steelworks furnace, and reviewing 500 men of the Royal 1st Battalion at the racecourse before departing on the HMY Britannia.



Selected Originals - Queen Visits Tee-Side (1956) - British Pathé on YouTube


The Colorful 1960s

The 1960s were a decade of dramatic transformation. These films contrast "old" Stockton with the "new" 1960s developments, featuring rare color footage of shoppers, home movies, and the bustling outdoor market in its mid-century prime.



  • Early 1960s Old And New Stockton, Streets, 16mm Colour - thekinolibrary on YouTube





  • 1960s Stockton on Tees, Shops, Rare Colour Archive - thekinolibrary on YouTube





  • 1960s Stockton on Tees, Home Movies - thekinolibrary on YouTube






  • 1960s UK, Market Shopping in Northern English Town - thekinolibrary on YouTube





  • Early 1960s North of England Market Town - thekinolibrary on YouTube




  • 1960s Stockton on Tees, Market & Demolition - thekinolibrary on YouTube


1989: A Sunday Drive

Filmed on a quiet Sunday in July 1989, these home movies capture a peaceful Stockton when Sunday trading laws kept most stores like Safeway closed. This footage also features a drive through the surrounding area and a final look at the historic Newport Bridge in Middlesbrough before its mechanical retirement in late 1990.





  • stockton on tees 1989 part 2 - videosrus uk on YouTube






  • STOCKTON ON TEES 1989 PART 3 - videosrus uk on YouTube


Buses of the Early Nineties (1993)

Step back to April 1993 for a look at the buses and pedestrians outside Marks & Spencer. It is a candid look at 90s fashion, vintage cars, and the somewhat chaotic traffic flow at the local pedestrian crossings.




  • STOCKTON BUSES APRIL 1993 - DaveSpencer32 on YouTube


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