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Stockton Heritage in Partnership 

Changing Faces of Stockton 

c.1962 

Dates Occupier Trade 

1847 - 51 Richard Appleton Corn Miller, Flour Dealer and 

Provisions 

1855 - 58 Edward Cass Grocer and Sundries 

1859 - 65 William Popplewell Coffee and Eating House 

1867 - 68 A., H., and S. Ellison Dining Rooms 

1876 - 1927 Mark Kendall Hatter and Hosier 

1927 - 1966 Curry’s Cycle Shop later specialising 

in Electrical 

Circa 1966 107 and 108 High Street combined into a single premises. 

Now referred to as 108 High Street 

2009 

Architects drawing c. 1960 

107 HIGH STREET 

107 HIGH STREET



c.1950s 


1827 - 48 George Cooper Gun Maker and Cooper 

1843 - 51 Robert Dale Tea Dealer and Confectioner 

1854 - 57 J. A. Davison Subscription Library 

1858 - 71 Jane Webster Milliner and Hosier 

1879 - 80 M. A. Webster Fancy Repository and 

Registry Office for servants 

1896 - 1901 S. Lamplugh Draper and Hosier 

Moved to 112 High Street in 1902 

1902 - 03 Maude & Co. Confectioners 

1904 - 15 Johnson Bros. Tailors 

1928 - 33 J. Pallister & Co. Tailors 

1934 - 39 Mrs. E. Symington Bookseller 

1954 - 63 N. Chapman Jeweller 

1963 - 66 Coombes Shoe Repair 

Circa 1966 107 and 108 High Street combined into a single premises. 

Now referred to as 108 High Street 

1966 - 91 Curry’s Electrical 

1992 - 95 Wot’s in Store House and Garden Goods 

1996 - 99 Travelcare Travel Agent 

2000 - 2007 Co-Op Travel Travel Agent 

2008 - Present Harvey and Thompson Pawnbrokers 

2009 



108 HIGH STREET




1827 - 48 Barnabas Unthank Tinner 

1851 - 61 John Hind Tin and Iron Plater 

1860 - 71 J. and E. Franks Unknown 

1876 - 79 John Norrell Pork Butcher 

1880 John Dolman Hairdresser, Perfumer and Tobacconist 

1894 - 97 William Knaggs Piano and Music Dealer 

1899 - 1903 Sumus Tobacco Co. Tobacconist 

1904 - 05 Miss E. J. Falconer Tobacconist 

1910 - 25 G. Scott Dining Rooms 

1928 - 58 J. Pullar & Sons Ltd. Dyers and Cleaners 

1958 - 61 Fleming Reid & Co. Shop and Stores 

1962 - 70 Scotch Wool Shop Wool Shop 

1971 - 74 Bellmans Wool Shop 

1977 - 96 Provincial Building Society Building Society 

The name changed to National and Provincial circa 1986 and to the 

Abbey National in 1996. 

1997 - Present Dawson & Sanderson Travel Agent 

c.1966 

The upper floors were separately occupied as dining rooms from 1894 to 

1933 and as hairdressers from 1938 to 1963. 

2009 



109 HIGH STREET




1827 - 1922 Hambletonain Inn Public House 

1926 - 37 Barrowcliffe Confectioners 

1939 - 60 W. Scorer Ironmongers 

1963 - 72 Radio Rentals TV Hire 

1978 - 79 Unknown Card Shop 

1980 - 85 Salon 18 Hairdressers 

1986 - 87 Hairliners Hairdressers 

1988 - 98 Mr. Minit Shoe Repairs 

1999 - 2007 Bertie Menswear 

2008 - Present Mind Charity Shop 

From 1924 to the early 1960s various offices occupied the upper floors 

c1880 2009 



110 HIGH STREET




1790 - 1933 T. Jacques & Son Grocer 

(operated by a number of persons) 

1936 - 39 D. Stewart & Son Outfitters 

1954 - 55 Steel & Lonsdale Plumbers 

1958 - 99 Stylo Footwear 

(also traded as Stylo Barratts, Barratts, Instep and Stylo Instep) 

2000 - 06 Stockton and Billingham College Education 

2007 - 08 Phoneworx Ltd. Mobile Phone Accessories 

2009 - 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. 

c.1880 2009 



111 HIGH STREET



c.1920 


1847 - 48 William Adamson Druggist and Tea Dealer 

1859 - 65 Tom Ainsworth China, Glass and Earthenware 

1867 - 71 Fletcher & Stephens Tailor and Draper 

1876 - 80 G.J. Groves Drapers, Haberdashers and Hosiers 

1894 J. Smith Drapers 

1896 - 1901 W.J. Hewitt Drapers 

1902 - 39 S. Lamplugh Hosier 

Previously at 108 High Street 

1954 - 63 Dormand Stewart’s Clothiers 

1970 - 71 Swear & Wells Furriers 

1971 - 2006 Callers-Pegasus Travel Agent 

Previously traded as Callers 

2007 - Present Vacant 

112B existed until the early 1900s and was occupied by various 

manual trades 

2009 



112 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. 


1841 - 44 James Nicholson Glass 

1847 - 48 Joseph Wooler Hosier, Haberdasher, Draper and Tailor 

1851 - 57 William Adamson Chemist and Druggist 

1860 - 97 William Laing Grocer 

1899 - 52 J. Laing & Sons Grocer and Coffee Shop 

1954 - 55 V. Gilroy Ladies Outfitters 

1955 - 73 Peter’s Menswear 

1974 - 77 The Golden Egg Restaurant 

The restaurant did not re-open after a fire 

1981 - 89 Pizzaland Restaurant 

1991 - 93 The Gallery Restaurant 

1994 - 2004 Direct Clothing 

2005 - Present Gilly’s Amusement Arcade 

In the early part of the 20th century the upper floors were occupied by a 

variety of users. 

c.1940s 2009 



113 HIGH STREET




1841 - 71 Webster & Smith Hosier 

Both partners lived on the premises 

1876 - 1918 Barritt & Co. Hatters 

A Temperance Hotel operated above Barritts 

1921 - 22 Dormands Outfitters 

1924 - 31 Legg & Co. Outfitters 

1936 - 83 Book’s Ladies Fashion 

1987 - 89 Savewise House and Garden 

1990 - 94 Gowans Soft Furnishings 

1995 - 96 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. 

c.1992 2009 



114 HIGH STREET




1827 - 1922 Ship Inn Public House 

1924 - 59 A. Curry Butcher 

A. Curry previously traded at 118 High Street. Offices above occupied by a 

number of users over this period 

1959 - 71 R.J. Morpeth Furnishers 

Upper floors occupied by Georges, Household goods 

1972 - 73 Smiths TV Rental 

1976 - 96 Leeds Permanent Building Building Society 

Became Halifax in 1995 

1997 - Present Peters Baker Bakery 

c.1940 2009 



115 HIGH STREET




1837 - 59 John Robinson Walker Grocer, Tea and Wine Dealer 

1861 - 65 T.W. Walker Tea, Coffee and Grocer 

1868 - 79 Frederick Hall Chemist and Druggist 

1879 - 1905 Stirling & Co. Tailors and Clothiers 

1908 - 27 Smart & Co. Tailors 

1928 - 80 Alexandre Tailors 

During the time Alexandre occupied the building the Georgian style 

building was replaced with a steel framed structure. 

1983 - 84 Smokey Joes Tobacconist 

1987 Shu Biz Footwear 

1990 – Present Ladbrokes Betting shop 

1973 2009 



117 HIGH STREET



Two adjoining houses, 8 and 9 Main Street were built circa 1482 - 5 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. 


A 

1827 - 47 R. Barker Cooper, Basket Maker, Painter 

1847 - 68 J. Barker Auctioneer, Agent, Basket Maker, Cooper 

1876 - 80 J. Lyon Boots 

Other users occupied offices above the shop. 

B 

1827 - 47 R. Jordinson Grocer, Tea Dealer, Seeds and Candles 

1847 - 56 R. Jordinson & Son Grocer and Tea Dealer 

T. Jordinson (Insurance) and C. Jordinson (Soda and Lemonade Maker) 

also traded from the property. 

1857 - 84 J. P. & G. Reed Wholesale Grocers and Candles 

J. Watson (Smith) also in occupation. The building suffered fires in 1863, 

1884 and 1885. 

Combined 

1894 B. Levy Clothier 

1896 - 97 J. Smith Draper 

1900 - 09 Welsh Bros. Bookmakers 

1912 - 13 Lloyds Bank 

c.1959 

1917 - 63 

1968 - 70 

Liptons Ltd. 

Lewis Separates 

Grocers 

Ladieswear 

2009 

1970 - 81 In Scene Ladieswear 

1986 - Present Greggs Bakers 



116 HIGH STREET




1837 M. Procter Unknown 

1847 - 48 Robert Firth Music and Instruments 

1851 - 57 Thomas Wilson Butcher 

1858 - 61 William Learoyd Butcher 

1862 - 81 William Gill Butcher 

1896 - 97 T. & F. Robinson Butcher 

1899 - 1909 F. A. Robinson Butcher 

1912 - 22 A. Curry Butcher 

A. Curry relocated to 115 High Street 

1924 - 31 Shoes Ltd. Footwear 

1932 - 39 R. Collins Confectioner 

1958 - 60 Mrs. M.E. Skidmore Snack bar 

1960 - 63 Stockton Cooperative Society Shop and Showroom 

1968 - 71 Coombes Shop Repair 

1972 - 83 Farm Fresh Grocer 

1986 - 93 Supersnaps Film Processing 

1999 - 2006 Klick Photopoint Film Processing 

2006 - Present Butterwick Hospice Care Charity Shop 

Offices above occupied by various users into the 1930s 

c.1944 2009 



118 HIGH STREET




1837 - 38 Sanders & Wigham Unknown 

1838 - 51 Dodgson & Co. Confectioner, Druggist and Tea Dealer 

1854 Robson & Sanders Unknown 

1855 - 65 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. 

1868 - 81 John F. Mann Grocer 

1894 - 1971 W. Blackburn & Co. Clothiers 

1972 - 92 Visionhire TV Rental 

1993 - Present British Heart Foundation Charity shop 

A wide range of users occupied the office space above 119 / 120 

up until the 1970s 

c.1944 2009 



119 HIGH STREET




1837 - 41 Jane Wastell Dresses and Hats 

1843 - 65 Mary & Hannal Wastell Dresses and Hats 

The Wastell family also operated as milliners from 130 High Street 

between 1851 and 1877. 

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 1958. 

1958 - 83 W. Inglis Newstand 

1986 - Present Cut Price Newstand 

c.1985 2009 



120 HIGH STREET




1842 - 81 Wheatley & Booth Hosiers and Haberdashers 

1856 - 1919 G. Appleby Draper and Ladies Outfitter 

1921 - 27 H. Cohen Tailor 

1928 - 31 G. Scott Confectioner 

1936 - 39 T. Iredale Tobacconist 

1954 - 58 Smith & Son Solicitors 

1957 - 61 T. V. Haywood Newsagent 

1962 - 87 Duncan Tailor 

121 and 122 have operated as a single business premise since 1988. 

1988 - 2010 McDonalds Fast Food 

c.1944 2009 



121 HIGH STREET




1823 - 51 A. Dobing Joiner and Builder 

1851 Henry Sudron Linen and Woollen Draper 

1855 - 67 Robert Tinkler Printer, Stationer, Newsagent and 

Stamp Office 

1868 - 81 James Marston Pork Butcher 

1896 - 1958 Waverley Café Dining Rooms 

1960 - 63 Neville Reed Tailors 

1968 - 72 John Temple Tailor 

1976 - 87 Ray Alan Menswear 

121 and 122 have operated as a single business premise since 1988. 

1988 - 2010 McDonalds Fast Food 

The Waverley Temperance Hotel operated from the upper floors until 

1939. The New Waverley Café operated from this space from 1958 to 1971. 

c.1860 2009 



122 HIGH STREET




1834 - 51 Francis Thompson Wine Merchant 

1858 - 65 William Adamson Chemist, Druggist and Grocer 

1867 - 71 Hannah Bell Temperance Hotel 

Circa 1877 123 and 124 High Street were combined to form a single, large 

bank premises. The new building was designed by J. Gibson. 

c.1860 2009 



123 HIGH STREET




c. 1815 Stockton & Darlington Bank 

Commercial Bank 

1827 - 36 William Skinner & Co. Bank 

1836 - 1968 National Provincial Bank Bank 

Circa 1877 123 and 124 High Street were combined to form a single, large 

bank premises. The new building was designed by J. Gibson. 

1968 - Present National Westminster Bank Bank 

The Stockton & Darlington Commercial Bank was set up to replace the 

Stockton and Cleveland Bank, which failed in 1815. 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. 

c.1860 2009 



124 HIGH STREET




1802 - 71 Greyhound Inn Public House 

1876 - 1909 W. R. Ewart Draper, Hosier, Haberdasher, Milliner, Silk 

Various other users occupied the upper stories during this period. 

1908 - 33 G. E. Casebourne & Co. Iron Merchants 

1917 - 58 J. Noble Ltd. Costumiers 

1954 - 70 Charles Morris Furniture 

1972 - Present Nobles Amusement Arcade 

(Formerly Playland) 

TSince 1996 125 and 126 High Street have been combined. 

c.1940 2009 



125 HIGH STREET




1827 William Gent Grocer and Tea Dealer 

1841 - 48 William Allan Grocer, Tea Dealer and Ironmonger 

1851 - 58 John Waters Confectioner 

1859 - 68 Henry Norrill Confectioner, Fancy Biscuits and 

Refreshment Rooms 

1871 - 81 Martin & Pearson Drapers, Milliners and Dressmakers 

1894 - 1968 Althams Ltd. Grocers and Tea Dealers 

1968 - 95 Shoefayre Footwear 

1972 - 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 1996 125 and 

126 High Street have been combined. 

c.1910 2009 



126 HIGH STREET




1834 - 48 Benjamin Sharper Saddler 

1841 - 51 Cattaneo Jeweller and Silversmith 

1851 - 57 John Orton Saddler 

1858 - 71 Robert Foster Boots 

1876 - 77 H. G. Foster Boots 

1896 - 1963 Maypole Dairy Co. Dairy 

1968 - 2001 H. Samuel Jeweller 

127 and 128 High Street combined into a single premises in 1976. 

c.1910 2009 



127 HIGH STREET




1859 - 62 Robert Lyon Hatter 

1863 - 65 George Jones Hosier and Haberdasher 

1867 - 79 Mrs. Dorothy Jones Hatter 

1880 W. E. Norris Hosier, Hatter and Haberdasher 

1888 - 94 Hutton & Burton Hatters 

Hutton & Burton then moved to 129 High Street 

1894 T. White Temperance Hotel 

1896 - 1901 Salter & Salter Boots and Shoes 

1902 - 03 W. H. Hill Dining Rooms 

1904 - 18 W. Brown Ironmonger 

1921 - 39 Browns Stores Ironmonger 

1958 - 61 Ashley United Industries Ltd. Jeweller 

1963 - 1974 Brighter Homes Stores Wallpaper and Household Goods 

1976 - 2001 H. Samuel Jeweller 

127 and 128 High Street combined into single premises in 1976. 

c.1910 2009 



128 HIGH STREET




1841 - 48 Henry Walker Grocer and Tea Dealer 

1854 R. Reed Unknown 

1855 - 77 J. H. Clough Grocer and Sundries 

1879 George Brown Grocer 

1879 - 80 Charles Brown Provisions 

1896 - 1913 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. 

1914 - 83 Hepworths Tailors 

1987 - 88 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 1990. 

1990 - 2002 Strand Cards 

2003 - Present Cooplands Bakery 

c.1985 2009 



129 HIGH STREET



Map evidence shows two separate buildings on the footprint of this building until circa 1914. 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 

1827-51. 


1827 - 51 Joseph Wade Chemist, druggist and tea dealer 

1851 - 56 Mary Wastell Milliner 

1856 - 77 Mary and Hannah Wastell Milliners and dressmakers 

The Wastell family also operated as milliners from 120 High Street 

between 1837 and 1865 

1868 - 79 Longstaffe Boot and shoe maker 

1879 - 80 Edward Cowley Jeweller 

1894 - 1983 Hepworths Tailors 

Circa 1914 Hepworths demolished 129 and combined that plot with 130 

1987 - 88 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 1990 

1991 - 94 Bakers Oven Bakery 

1996 - 96 Peoples Phone Company Phone shop 

c.1900 1997 - Present Vodaphone Phone shop 

2009 


130 HIGH ST 

130 HIGH ST

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