MEC Tees Leaflet
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O GOOD A HAVE your route and the time you are expected to return to expected are you time the and route your - If not cycling with an adult, always inform your parent or guardian of guardian or parent your inform always adult, an with cycling not - If (Free from Middlesbrough Cycle Centre) Cycle Middlesbrough from (Free - Always carry a copy of the Middlesbrough Cycle Map Cycle Middlesbrough the of copy a carry - Always - Follow the Highway Code Highway the - Follow - Maintain a good road position at all times all at position road good a - Maintain - Use clear signaling and appropriate length of signalling of length appropriate and signaling clear - Use - Be observant at all times all at observant - Be - If needed wear high visibility clothing visibility high wear needed - If - Use a cycle helmet at all times and appropriate clothing appropriate and times all at helmet cycle a - Use their use their - Ensure gears are in full working order and that you are familiar with familiar are you that and order working full in are gears - Ensure - Ensure brakes are in full working order working full in are brakes - Ensure - Check to ensure the saddle is at the right height right the at is saddle the ensure to - Check There are some great opportunities to explore the heritage of the River Tees by cycling and walking along various banks. The river In 2030 Middlesbrough will celebrate its 200 year actually stretches from Crossfell in the Pennines and flows eastwards anniversary, but life on the River Tees has existed far to the North Sea. Along the way its passes through Teesdale, and the longer than that. From the 12th Century onwards historic town of Barnard Castle, eventually meandering into the Yarm emerged as the major port on the Tees and for industrial might of Teesside. One way to explore this lower part of the 600 years traded goods such as flour, wool, grain river is to take a cycle ride from the Riverside Stadium following Vulcan and salt. Yarm was the nearest point to the North Street, and then Riverside Park Road eventually coming to the Teesauraus Sea (some 18 miles away) where the River could be Park which will take you down to the riverside. crossed, but in 1771 the first bridge at Stockton opened. Stockton began to flourish as Yarm ceased to be used as a port, but even though closer to the Sea, Stockton was still geographically disadvantaged. The two large river loops and awkward sandbanks made it difficult for large ships to navigate. In fact it took longer for a ship to travel the 12 miles to the mouth of the river than it did for it to get from the Tees mouth to London. One of the river loops was taken out in 1810. Known as the “Mandale” cut it helped trade in The Cycle Centre, managed by Middlesbrough Environment City, is an ideal place Stockton to nearly double. A second cut was made to leave your bicycle if you wish to explore the town on foot. It has free secure at Portrack in 1828, but the river still conspired indoor cycle parking spaces, showers, changing rooms, lockers and toilets plus against Stockton and as demand for faster movement cycling information and guides. You can find it adjacent to the entrance of the bus of goods was needed a group of Darlington station on Newport Road. For more information visit www.menvcity.org.uk businessmen decided that a place even closer to the sea was needed. The place chosen was “Port Darlington” in 1829. To supply and house labour for the coal staithes a new town was created... Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough Football Stadium Middlesbrough Football Club has, since its inauguration in 1876, played at a number of grounds: Albert Park; Breckon Hill; Linthorpe Road Ground and of course the famous Ayresome Park. The aptly named Riverside Stadium has been the club’s ground since 1995. It was seen as the first step in the regeneration of this old dockland area after many years of neglect and now serves as the centre piece for many other projects such as the new Middlesbrough College. www.mfc.co.uk The Dock Clock The Dock Clock Legend has it that the missing 4th face of the Edwardian clock is because the management of Bolckow & Vaughan’s Steel works and Raylton Dixon Shipyard did not want workers distracted by looking at the time. Vulcan Street Vulcan Street Brick Wall, dating from 1887, was part of the Cleveland Salt Company. It was here that Bolckow & Vaughan, Middlesbrough’s first iron masters, discovered the rich deposits of salt in 1863. Vulcan Street was also home to Middlesbrough Pottery. In fact, during Victorian and Edwardian times this whole street was a bustling hive of commercial activity. Newport Bridge Though not as famous as its sister bridge further down the river, this is still an The Transporter Bridge innovative piece of engineering. As rapid industrial expansion continued a The world famous Transporter Bridge was opened by Prince Albert of Connaught in 1911. need arose to use farmland to the north of the River, particularly around William Fallows, one of Middlesbrough’s founding fathers, drew attention to the need to improve Billingham and Haverton Hill. As a result of this further need for improved road links across the Tees. It is one of only 10 built in the world and is seen as very much an iconic access, Tees (Newport) Bridge was constructed. HRH the Duke of Kent, later reflection of Middlesbrough’s industrial past. George VI, officially opened the vertical spanning bridge on 28th February www.middlesbrough.gov.uk 1934. Only 56 years later the Tees Fireboat sailed under it as the vertical span was raised for one last time. Tees Barrage This impressive piece of engineering is very much a new edition to the life of the Tees. Containing 650 tons of steel, with four massive flood gates, it makes sure the river stays upstream. The area now has a national watersports facility, with a Centre opening in 2001 on the derelict North Bank. Durham\ University - Stockton Campus This again highlights the creative regeneration of the riverside. Links with historic City of Durham and the renowned University (founded in 1832) once again put the River Tees on the map. North Street North Street still stands as a testament to the original town plan constructed in 1829. The Stockton former Custom House itself, unique in its pre-Victorian design, originally served as a coal Stockton began as a small Saxon Village belonging to the Bishop of Durham. From 1310 it had a market and began to exchange and hotel. North Street led up to the Market Square where the first town hall, grow, exporting wool and other goods. However, it was not until the late seventeenth century that it really began to prosper opened in 1846, also stands. as a port and a thriving shipbuilding town. Perhaps the town is most famous for a certain day in September 1825 when , the very first steam powered locomotion brought officials from Shildon to the town, putting the name Stockton firmly down Ironmaster s District in the pages of railway history. This served as the heart of the industrial production in Middlesbrough though very little remains of that heritage on the site. Please use in conjunction with Middlesbrough Cycle Map (free from the Cycle Centre).