Changing Faces of Stockton

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1 107 HIGH STREET Richard Appleton Corn Miller, Flour Dealer and Provisions Edward Cass Grocer and Sundries William Popplewell Coffee and Eating House A., H., and S. Ellison Dining Rooms Mark Kendall Hatter and Hosier Curry s Cycle Shop later specialising in Electrical Circa and 108 High Street combined into a single premises. Now referred to as 108 High Street c HIGH STREET

2 108 HIGH STREET George Cooper Robert Dale J. A. Davison Jane Webster M. A. Webster Gun Maker and Cooper Tea Dealer and Confectioner Subscription Library Milliner and Hosier Fancy Repository and Registry Office for servants Draper and Hosier Circa S. Lamplugh Moved to 112 High Street in 1902 Maude & Co. Confectioners Johnson Bros. Tailors J. Pallister & Co. Tailors Mrs. E. Symington Bookseller N. Chapman Jeweller Coombes Shoe Repair 107 and 108 High Street combined into a single premises. Now referred to as 108 High Street Curry s Electrical Wot s in Store House and Garden Goods Travelcare Travel Agent Co-Op Travel Travel Agent Present Harvey and Thompson Pawnbrokers c.1950s 108 HIGH STREET

3 109 HIGH STREET c Barnabas Unthank Tinner John Hind Tin and Iron Plater J. and E. Franks Unknown John Norrell Pork Butcher 1880 John Dolman Hairdresser, Perfumer and Tobacconist William Knaggs Piano and Music Dealer Sumus Tobacco Co. Tobacconist Miss E. J. Falconer Tobacconist G. Scott Dining Rooms J. Pullar & Sons Ltd. Dyers and Cleaners Fleming Reid & Co. Shop and Stores Scotch Wool Shop Wool Shop Bellmans Wool Shop Provincial Building Society Building Society The name changed to National and Provincial circa 1986 and to the Abbey National in Present Dawson & Sanderson The upper floors were separately occupied as dining rooms from 1894 to 1933 and as hairdressers from 1938 to Travel Agent 109 HIGH STREET

4 110 HIGH STREET c Hambletonain Inn Public House Barrowcliffe Confectioners W. Scorer Ironmongers Radio Rentals TV Hire Unknown Card Shop Salon 18 Hairdressers Hairliners Hairdressers Mr. Minit Shoe Repairs Bertie Menswear Present Mind Charity Shop From 1924 to the early 1960s various offices occupied the upper floors 110 HIGH STREET

5 111 HIGH STREET c T. Jacques & Son Grocer (operated by a number of persons) D. Stewart & Son Outfitters Steel & Lonsdale Plumbers Stylo Footwear (also traded as Stylo Barratts, Barratts, Instep and Stylo Instep) Stockton and Billingham College Education Phoneworx Ltd. Mobile Phone Accessories - Present Stockton Riverside College Education Jacques was a spacious, double fronted warehouse with large stores at the rear. It was the last of the bow-fronted shops on the High Street. 111 HIGH STREET

6 112 HIGH STREET c William Adamson Druggist and Tea Dealer Tom Ainsworth China, Glass and Earthenware Fletcher & Stephens Tailor and Draper G.J. Groves Drapers, Haberdashers and Hosiers 1894 J. Smith Drapers W.J. Hewitt Drapers S. Lamplugh Previously at 108 High Street Hosier Dormand Stewart s Clothiers Swear & Wells Furriers Callers-Pegasus Previously traded as Callers Travel Agent Present Vacant 112B existed until the early 1900s and was occupied by various manual trades 112 HIGH STREET

7 113 HIGH STREET This building was the first in the block to be the subject of re-building in the modern era. The application, for a four storey building of shops with offices above, was submitted on 13th October 1962, setting the style for subsequent changes. c.1940s James Nicholson Glass Joseph Wooler Hosier, Haberdasher, Draper and Tailor William Adamson Chemist and Druggist William Laing Grocer J. Laing & Sons Grocer and Coffee Shop V. Gilroy Ladies Outfitters Peter s Menswear The Golden Egg Restaurant The restaurant did not re-open after a fire Pizzaland Restaurant The Gallery Restaurant Direct Clothing Present Gilly s Amusement Arcade In the early part of the 20th century the upper floors were occupied by a variety of users. 113 HIGH STREET

8 114 HIGH STREET Webster & Smith Hosier Both partners lived on the premises Barritt & Co. Hatters A Temperance Hotel operated above Barritts c Dormands Outfitters Legg & Co. Outfitters Book s Ladies Fashion Savewise House and Garden Gowans Soft Furnishings Cards for All Occasions Card Shop 1997 Present Gilly s Amusement Arcade Prior to 1824 this may have been the home of Mrs. Smith who sold a property on the west side of the market place at this time. 114 HIGH STREET

9 115 HIGH STREET c Ship Inn Public House A. Curry Butcher A. Curry previously traded at 118 High Street. Offices above occupied by a number of users over this period R.J. Morpeth Furnishers Upper floors occupied by Georges, Household goods Smiths TV Rental Leeds Permanent Building Became Halifax in 1995 Building Society Present Peters Baker Bakery 115 HIGH STREET

10 117 HIGH STREET John Robinson Walker Grocer, Tea and Wine Dealer T.W. Walker Tea, Coffee and Grocer Frederick Hall Chemist and Druggist Stirling & Co. Tailors and Clothiers Smart & Co. Tailors Alexandre Tailors During the time Alexandre occupied the building the Georgian style building was replaced with a steel framed structure Smokey Joes Tobacconist 1987 Shu Biz Footwear 1990 Present Ladbrokes Betting shop 117 HIGH STREET

11 116 HIGH STREET Two adjoining houses, 8 and 9 Main Street were built circa by William and Henry Burdon. The Burdon family retained ownership of the site into the early 19th century. Brewster describes the building as one of lath & plaster with a projection resting on 2 pillars (of Frosterly marble) called the Blue Posts originally brought from the Castle and now restored to the place of tis ruins. The houses were demolished in 1811 and replaced with a shop and house. The Blue Post Inn used to face the High Street but it moved into the yard behind. Records seem to indicate use as two separate premises until the late 19th century R. Barker Cooper, Basket Maker, Painter J. Barker Auctioneer, Agent, Basket Maker, Cooper J. Lyon Boots A Other users occupied offices above the shop. B R. Jordinson Grocer, Tea Dealer, Seeds and Candles R. Jordinson & Son Grocer and Tea Dealer T. Jordinson (Insurance) and C. Jordinson (Soda and Lemonade Maker) also traded from the property J. P. & G. Reed Wholesale Grocers and Candles J. Watson (Smith) also in occupation. The building suffered fires in 1863, 1884 and Combined c B. Levy Clothier J. Smith Draper Welsh Bros. Bookmakers Lloyds Bank Liptons Ltd. Grocers Lewis Separates Ladieswear In Scene Ladieswear Present Greggs Bakers 116 HIGH STREET

12 118 HIGH STREET M. Procter Unknown Robert Firth Music and Instruments Thomas Wilson Butcher William Learoyd Butcher William Gill Butcher T. & F. Robinson Butcher F. A. Robinson Butcher A. Curry Butcher A. Curry relocated to 115 High Street Shoes Ltd. Footwear R. Collins Confectioner Mrs. M.E. Skidmore Snack bar Stockton Cooperative Society Shop and Showroom Coombes Shop Repair Farm Fresh Grocer Supersnaps Film Processing Klick Photopoint Film Processing Butterwick Hospice Care Charity Shop Offices above occupied by various users into the 1930s Present c HIGH STREET

13 119 HIGH STREET c Sanders & Wigham Unknown Dodgson & Co. Confectioner, Druggist and Tea Dealer 1854 Robson & Sanders Unknown J. A. Sanders & Co. Chemist and Druggist Date of replacement of 119 and 120 High Street with a single building is unclear, but seems to have occurred in the mid 19th century John F. Mann Grocer W. Blackburn & Co. Clothiers Visionhire TV Rental Present British Heart Foundation Charity shop A wide range of users occupied the office space above 119 / 120 up until the 1970s 119 HIGH STREET

14 120 HIGH STREET c Jane Wastell Dresses and Hats Mary & Hannal Wastell Dresses and Hats The Wastell family also operated as milliners from 130 High Street between 1851 and Date of replacement of 119 and 120 High Street with a single building is unclear, but seems to have occurred in the mid 19th century. The small, ground floor unit now referred to as 120 High Street appears to have been created in W. Inglis Newstand Present Cut Price Newstand 120 HIGH STREET

15 121 HIGH STREET Wheatley & Booth Hosiers and Haberdashers G. Appleby Draper and Ladies Outfitter H. Cohen Tailor G. Scott Confectioner T. Iredale Tobacconist Smith & Son Solicitors T. V. Haywood Newsagent Duncan Tailor 121 and 122 have operated as a single business premise since c.1944 McDonalds Fast Food 121 HIGH STREET

16 122 HIGH STREET c A. Dobing Joiner and Builder 1851 Henry Sudron Linen and Woollen Draper Robert Tinkler Printer, Stationer, Newsagent and Stamp Office James Marston Pork Butcher Waverley Café Dining Rooms Neville Reed Tailors John Temple Tailor Ray Alan Menswear 121 and 122 have operated as a single business premise since McDonalds The Waverley Temperance Hotel operated from the upper floors until The New Waverley Café operated from this space from 1958 to Fast Food 122 HIGH STREET

17 123 HIGH STREET c Francis Thompson Wine Merchant William Adamson Chemist, Druggist and Grocer Hannah Bell Temperance Hotel Circa and 124 High Street were combined to form a single, large bank premises. The new building was designed by J. Gibson. 123 HIGH STREET

18 124 HIGH STREET c.1860 c Stockton & Darlington Commercial Bank Bank William Skinner & Co. Bank National Provincial Bank Bank Circa and 124 High Street were combined to form a single, large bank premises. The new building was designed by J. Gibson Present National Westminster Bank The Stockton & Darlington Commercial Bank was set up to replace the Stockton and Cleveland Bank, which failed in It is not known if the older bank occupied the same site. The chambers above the bank have been occupied by a variety of professional trades over the years. Bank 124 HIGH STREET

19 125 HIGH STREET c Greyhound Inn Public House W. R. Ewart Draper, Hosier, Haberdasher, Milliner, Silk Various other users occupied the upper stories during this period G. E. Casebourne & Co. Iron Merchants J. Noble Ltd. Costumiers Charles Morris Furniture Present Nobles (Formerly Playland) Amusement Arcade TSince and 126 High Street have been combined. 125 HIGH STREET

20 126 HIGH STREET c William Gent Grocer and Tea Dealer William Allan Grocer, Tea Dealer and Ironmonger John Waters Confectioner Henry Norrill Confectioner, Fancy Biscuits and Refreshment Rooms Martin & Pearson Drapers, Milliners and Dressmakers Althams Ltd. Grocers and Tea Dealers Shoefayre Footwear Present Nobles Amusement Arcade Luton House was built in 1873 / 4 on this site and was demolished by Althams circa 1908 to erect the present building. Since and 126 High Street have been combined. 126 HIGH STREET

21 127 HIGH STREET c Benjamin Sharper Saddler Cattaneo Jeweller and Silversmith John Orton Saddler Robert Foster Boots H. G. Foster Boots Maypole Dairy Co. Dairy H. Samuel Jeweller 127 and 128 High Street combined into a single premises in HIGH STREET

22 128 HIGH STREET c Robert Lyon Hatter George Jones Hosier and Haberdasher Mrs. Dorothy Jones Hatter 1880 W. E. Norris Hosier, Hatter and Haberdasher Hutton & Burton Hatters Hutton & Burton then moved to 129 High Street 1894 T. White Temperance Hotel Salter & Salter Boots and Shoes W. H. Hill Dining Rooms W. Brown Ironmonger Browns Stores Ironmonger Ashley United Industries Ltd. Jeweller Brighter Homes Stores Wallpaper and Household Goods H. Samuel Jeweller 127 and 128 High Street combined into single premises in HIGH STREET

23 129 HIGH STREET c Henry Walker Grocer and Tea Dealer 1854 R. Reed Unknown J. H. Clough Grocer and Sundries 1879 George Brown Grocer Charles Brown Provisions Hutton & Burton Hatters Hutton & Burton were previously at 128 High Street Hepworths demolished this building circa 1914 and re-built it in the same style as 130 High Street Hepworths Tailors What a Nice Price House and Garden Goods After a period when the buildings were vacant 129 and 130 High Street were separated into individual retail units circa Strand Cards Present Cooplands Bakery 129 HIGH STREET

24 130 HIGH ST Map evidence shows two separate buildings on the footprint of this building until circa It appears that Hepworths built 130 first, circa 1894, then acquired the site of 129 and extended their building in the same style. However the earliest known occupier of No.130 was a Mr. Joseph Wade, chemist, druggist and tea dealer, from c Joseph Wade Chemist, druggist and tea dealer Mary Wastell Milliner Mary and Hannah Wastell Milliners and dressmakers The Wastell family also operated as milliners from 120 High Street between 1837 and Longstaffe Boot and shoe maker Edward Cowley Jeweller Hepworths Tailors Circa 1914 Hepworths demolished 129 and combined that plot with What a Nice Price After a period when the buildings were vacant 129 and 130 High Street were separated into individual retail units circa Bakers Oven Bakery Peoples Phone Company Phone shop Present Vodaphone Phone shop House and garden goods 130 HIGH ST