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Middlesbrough Heritage Trail (OG)
Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
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Begin at Central Square opposite the Town Hall.
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Town Hall
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Start outside the main entrance to the Municipal Buildings (opposite the fountain in Centre Square).
Walk closer to this point to reveal a question.
In which year did Isaac Fidler lay the building's foundation stone? (Hint: Explore the corners of the Town Hall!)
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Middlesbrough Town Hall has been at the heart of civic life in the town for over 125 years. Officially opened by the Prince of Wales in January 1889, the venue has played host to stars including David Bowie and Oasis.
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Centre Square
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From the Municipal Buildings, explore the Square's statues, Library and MIMA.
Which ironmaster's statue can be found in Centre Square?
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Historically known as Victoria Square, Centre Square has ungone extensive change in recent decades. It features statues of two of Middlesbrough's leading industrialists and is surrounded by Middlesbrough's Central Library, opened in 1912 and Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.
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Albert Road
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Facing Centre Square from the Municipal Buildings entrance, turn right and then follow Albert Road north (towards Albert Bridge in the distance).
What was the former name of the building now occupied by Flares/Reflex? (two words)
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The area contains a number of Listed buildings including the former Lloyds Bank Chambers (now a nightclub) and has undergone extensive improvements in recent years as part of the Albert North regeneration project.
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Webb House
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Crossing at the lights and passing under the elevated roadway, turn left at Zetland Road and continue 30 metres. Look out for the Webb House blue plaque.
Which famous Middlesbrough bridge builders occupied the offices as well as Bell Brothers? (two words)
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Grade II* Listed Webb House was designed by leading Arts & Crafts architect Philip Webb as offices for Bell Brothers ironworks company.
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Railway Station
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Return to the main (Albert Road) and turn left heading north. Look out for a blue plaque.
During which war was Middlesbrough Station heavily bombed resulting in a number of fatalities and extensive damage to the station's roof? (three words)
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Middlesbrough’s gothic Railway Station was designed by celebrated North Eastern Railway architect William Peachey and completed in 1877.
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Queens Terrace
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Continue crossing at the lights to the terracotta building on the left.
Which organisation's Head Office was based at 1-3 Queen's Terrace? (five words)
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This terrace was built as homes for Middlesbrough's early well-off residents. Queen's Square is also home of PD Ports who occupy the former headquarters of the Tees Conservancy Commissioners.
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Gibson House
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Continue north towards Gibson House on the left. Look out for a blue plaque.
What was the name of the Club that regularly held their meetings in the building?
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This building was designed in the French Baroque style by John Gibson for the National Provincial Bank. The premises was also home to the area's premier businessman's club.
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Old Town Hall
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Continue north until you reach a road turning left to the Old Town Hall (with clock tower).
Which artist famously painted an artwork featuring the Old Town Hall. (Hint: You can find the original artwork in MIMA or can search the internet to find out more!)
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Opened in 1846, Middlesbrough Town Hall was the nucleus of early Middlesbrough. The Old Town Hall building is a Grade II Listed Building constructed in an Italianate Style with a prominent clock tower to a design by the architect W.L. Moffat
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Custom House
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Return to Durham Street (downhill) and turn left. Continue towards Commercial Street to MyPlace/Custom House.
Which organisation is now based in the building?
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Dating from the 1830s, Custom House is one of the oldest buildings in Middlesbrough. The building was venue for the new town's first Royal Visit when the Duke of Sussex visited in 1838.
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Tees Transporter Bridge
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Return to Durham Street and turn left. Cross at lights for the Transporter Bridge Viewing Area.
How many legs does the Transporter Bridge have?
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The Tees Transporter Bridge was opened on 17th October 1911 by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught. The Bridge is one of the north east's most famous landmarks.
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Cleveland Building
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Return to Durham Street continue south towards town centre. Look out for blue plaques - opposite Gibson House.
Besides Henry Bolckow and John Vaughan, which Civic Leader and Tug Owner once occupied the building (Hint - Look out for the knight on the plaque!) (three words_
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The Cleveland Buildings were once home to Henry Bolckow and John Vaughan, Middlesbrough's leading founding ironmasters. They lived close to their works on the banks of the Tees before moving to Marton Hall and Gunnergate Hall, mansions on the outskirts of Middlesbrough.
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Historic Quarter
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Continue under Albert Bridge south to town centre. Exchange Square is on the left (west).
Which ironmaster's statue can be be found in Exchange Square?
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The Historic Quarter was once the financial heart of Middlesbrough and contained the town's leading business and financial institutions, most notably the Royal Exchange. A number of Victorian banking buildings remain, a number of which are marked out by blue plaques.
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The Empire
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Continue south towards Middlesbrough Town Hall. At the lights cross and head left (west) towards The Empire.
How many arched windows are directly above the main entrance?
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The Palace of Varieties was built as a music hall in 1896/99. The venue hosted a number of top performers covering a span of sixty years, including Charlie Chaplin and Morecambe & Wise. After its life as a music hall the venue has served as a bingo hall.
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1883 John Vaughan Wellington Hotel Dorman Long Second World War Owners of the Middlesbrough Estate Cleveland Club L.S Lowry My Place four Sir William Crosthwaite Henry Bolckow five
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