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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is my home town, so is an obvious subject for the photo album. Like most towns and cities across the UK, Middlesbrough has had a very interesting history; today, it is seen as a ‘post-industrial’ town. It grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries, when ship building at the banks of the River Tees and multitudes of factories in the town established themselves as the major industries in the area. The discovery of iron in nearby Eston Hills made Middlesbrough become one of the most significant areas in the world for this metal.

Today, most of this industry has long gone, but across the town there are many reminders of this past, so for photography, the town offers a rich variety of subject matter, which I have taken advantage of over the years. Some of these landmarks have a large number of photographs, so feature on their own page such as the Transporter Bridge; the ones on this page deal with areas such as the town centre, various urban parks and other subjects of interest.

5. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

Teesside Crown Court, with the Bottle of Notes to the left.

6. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

A closer view of the Bottle of Notes.

7. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/4.5, ISO 100.

Middlesbrough Central Library, with rather distinctive and appropriate seating in the shape of open books.

8. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/11, ISO 100.

Another view of the town hall, from the top of the MIMA art gallery.

9. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Fisheye-Elmarit-R 16mm f/2.8, 1/200sec @ f/3.4, ISO 100.

Middlehaven, with various landmarks, including the Transporter Bridge and Temenos.

11. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/400sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

12. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/400sec @ f/4.8, ISO 100.

Another view of Temenos, looking back towards the town.

13. 14 November 2010, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/60sec @ f/5.6, Cokin Circular Polarizer filter 164, Kodachrome ISO 64.

The installation of Temenos was completed in 2010, so this photograph was taken not very long after it was officially opened.

14. 4 January 2026, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/80sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

15. 18 December 1999, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/4.5, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

A view of Middlesbrough from the top of Eston Hills.

16. 12 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/160sec @ f/4.8, ISO 100.

Stewart Park in Marton, with one of the many statues overlooking the park.

17. 5 January 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/4.8, ISO 100.

A wintry Stewart Park. The urn between in the two trees marks the location of the cottage where James Cook was born in 1728, who later became one of the most famous seafaring explorers of all time.

18. 12 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/4.8, ISO 100.

The Moon beginning its’ final descent across the horizon.

19. 3 January 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/4, Kodachrome ISO 64.

The main pond in the park takes on a totally different look when large parts of it are frozen.

20. 3 January 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/6.7, Kodachrome ISO 64.

21. 4 August 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/40sec @ f/5.6, ISO 400.

One of the more spectacular trees in the park.

22. 5 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/6.8, exposure compensation -0.6 stops, ISO 100.

Stewart Park today is a popular urban park in Middlesbrough, which was once the site of the magnificent Marton Hall, the private residence of industrialist Henry Bolckow, which burned down in 1960. The arches shown here are the last remaining large sections of this house.

23. 5 December 2004, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/30sec @ f/5.6, Kodachrome ISO 64.

24. 4 August 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/6.8, ISO 100.

29. 8 August 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/3.4, ISO 320.

On to the Fairy Dell park now, located in Coulby Newham. This is the entrance to the park from the Gunnergate Lane side. The path that you follow takes you alongside Marton West Beck and is very pleasant.

30. 8 August 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/30sec @ f/4, ISO 200.

31. 8 August 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/30sec @ f/4, ISO 2000.

32. 8 August 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/200sec @ f2.8, ISO 100.

A fairly nondescript photo of Marton West Beck, enhanced by the addition of a butterfly in the bottom of the frame to add some colour other than green.

33. 8 August 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/100sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

The main green areas near to the entrance of Fairly Dell at the southern end.

34. 8 August 2026, Leica SL(601), Fisheye-Elmarit-R 16mm f/2.8, 1/200sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

35. 12 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/2.8, ISO 200.

Pennyman Woods, Ormesby. It is hard to believe that barely 50 meters to one side of this location is the B1380 main road with very heavy traffic!

36. 12 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/640sec @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

Ormesby Hall, a historic building in Middlesbrough, a long-time home of the Pennyman family. Today, it is in the care of the National Trust and is open to members of the public.

38. 12 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/1600sec @ f/2.8, ISO 200.

Another view of the hall, from the Pennyman Woods side.

37. 5 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/80sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

Same view, this time the house sports its’ winter look.

39. 5 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/40sec @ f/3.4, ISO 200.

St Cuthbert’s Church, Ormesby.

40. 26 January 2010, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/500sec @ f/5.6, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

Staying with the church theme, this one is St Mary’s in Nunthorpe.

41. 10 January 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/160sec @ f/3.4, ISO 100.

Mist lifting and the Sun breaking through to bathe the church in a glow of morning sunlight.

42. 16 April 1993, Minolta 7000, Minolta 28mm f/2.8, 4sec @ f/3.5, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 121, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

Sunset over Gypsy Lane railway station, Nunthorpe.

43. 20 April 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/40sec @ f/11, ISO 100.

Praying Nuns Bench in Nunthorpe Village.

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10. 14 November 2010, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/60sec @ f/5.6, Cokin Circular Polarizer filter 164, Kodachrome ISO 64.

The Hydraulic Clock Tower.

25. 12 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

Looking back up towards the arches.

26. 4 August 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/40sec @ f/8, ISO 400.

27. 4 August 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

28. 4 August 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/6.8, ISO 400.

Stewart Park Small Lake, located south of the main lake in the park.

1. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/100sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

Middlesbrough Town Hall. It replaced the original town hall, which still stands today in the St Hilda’s part of the town. The foundation stone was laid in 1883.

2. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

Some of the statues adorning the walls on the Corporation Road side of the town hall.

3. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/6.8, ISO 100.

A collection of telephone booths at the side of the town hall. I like the contrast between in the dull colour of the brickwork against the vibrant red of the booths.

4. 19 July 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

Keystone Heads in Exchange Square.