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Stockton Parish Church, High Street, Stockton on Tees

About Stockton-on-Tees

Old market town which grew up on the banks of the River Tees. It has a history stretching back to Saxon rule, and there where turbulent times with the Scottish during the 17th-century. It was not however, until Stephenson drove his Locomotion for the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 that the town gained prominence. The rail line brought other industries to what was once a quite market town and like many Teesside towns it will be forever linked with the iron and steel industry.

Interestingly, a famous son of Stockton was Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) furniture designer. Sheraton was born in the town and spent much of his early life there. Before coming to fame he travelled the area as a cabinet maker. John Walker invented and sold the first friction match from his Chemist shop in the High Street in 1827. Thinking there was no money in it, he failed to patent his invention, leaving others to profit.

Preston Park is a pleasant place to visit and Preston Hall Museum tells of the history of the town, its industries and its people. The River Tees has become a focus for leisure pursuits, boats can be hired and pleasure boats carry passengers on interesting river trips.

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	Kingswood Guest House Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England (1.0 miles, 1.5 km) Kingswood Guest House is set in a Victorian house with many original features such as a large stained glass window.... More info and book online.. Price from £27.00
	Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees/Middlesbrough Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E) Close to the Tees Barrage, this Premier Inn is convenient for the University of Teeside, Thornaby Rail Station, Teesside Shopping Park and the town centres of Middlesborough and Stockton.... More info and book online.. Price from £43.00
	Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees West Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England (1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction S) Complete with a Brewers Fayre restaurant and free parking, this Premier Inn is southwest of Middlesbrough, a few miles from the A1(M) and near to Eaglescliffe Train Station. Each room at Stockton-On-... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Metro Inns Teesside Thornaby on Tees, North Yorkshire, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E) Convenient located for Teeside with good rail and road links, this friendly hotel is your premier choice for value hotel accommodation, ideal for business or leisure needs.... More info and book online.. Price from £27.00
	Thorpe Thewles Lodge Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NW) This elegant, family-run bed and breakfast and cottages are created from an old and traditional farm house with an enriched county feel and lovely views.... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00

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Nearby travel help

Stockton Station	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Thornaby Station	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE)
Teesside International Airport	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 60	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW)
A1(M) Junction 59	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)
Newcastle International Airport	(35.3 miles, 56.7 km, direction NW)
Stockton-on-Tees to London	(217.6 miles, 350.2 km, direction S)