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River Tees Collection

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Duncan Hall, Chief Executive of TDC on the Tees Barrage site. 13th July 1995

Duncan Hall, Chief Executive of TDC on the Tees Barrage site. 13th July 1995

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Spanning the Tees, Yarms two bridges - the railway viaduct in the background

Spanning the Tees, Yarms two bridges - the railway viaduct in the background and the road bridge showing the original 1400 structure in the foreground. North Yorkshire, 18th March 1975

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Terry Scott, actor and star of 1980s sitcom Terry and June

Terry Scott, actor and star of 1980s sitcom Terry and June, pictured in 1974 on the Tees Transport Bridge. The Tees Transporter Bridge, often referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Shipbuilding at Smiths Dock. Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 1972

Shipbuilding at Smiths Dock. Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 1972

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The demolition of Cleveland Flour Mill, Thornaby. 5th June 1970

The demolition of Cleveland Flour Mill, Thornaby. 5th June 1970

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Aerial view of The Tees Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Aerial view of The Tees Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, seen from the North of the Tees, 21st November 1972

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The shuttle tanker Darina seen here being towed to her berth at the Shell oil terminal

The shuttle tanker Darina seen here being towed to her berth at the Shell oil terminal. 22nd September 1979

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: This striking photograph of central Middlesbrough spotlight the old railway dock

This striking photograph of central Middlesbrough spotlight the old railway dock and the Hospitality Inn (formerly Dragonara)

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The Teessaurus a triceratops by Genevieve Glatt, fabricated by Harts of Stockton at a

The Teessaurus a triceratops by Genevieve Glatt, fabricated by Harts of Stockton at a cost of 16, 000. seen here shortly after being installed in Teessaurus Park

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The Rt Reverend Michael Turnbull, Bishop of Durham toured Stockton City Challenge

The Rt Reverend Michael Turnbull, Bishop of Durham toured Stockton City Challenge projects in the town, he is seen with Rev David Whittington on board the Endeavour on Stockton Castlegate Quay

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visiting Tees Barrage for its official opening

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visiting Tees Barrage for its official opening. 17th July 1995

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Teesside White Water Course at Tees Barrage, Stockton, preview with local international

Teesside White Water Course at Tees Barrage, Stockton, preview with local international canoeists. Managers Len and Russ Smith at the course. 21st January 1995

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Teesside Barrage is raised, holding back the waters of the Tees. 12th December 1994

Teesside Barrage is raised, holding back the waters of the Tees. 12th December 1994

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Tees Dock, full of ships. 1971. Tees Dock, full of ships

Tees Dock, full of ships. 1971. Tees Dock, full of ships
Tees Dock, full of ships. 1971.Tees Dock, full of ships. Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire. 1971

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Shipbuilding at Smiths Dock. 1972

Shipbuilding at Smiths Dock. 1972

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The North Sea Producer ship leaves its berth on the River Tees ready to set off to work

The North Sea Producer ship leaves its berth on the River Tees ready to set off to work in the North Sea Oilfields. 2nd April 1997

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: HMS Kellington, berthed at Stockton Quayside is now open to the public

HMS Kellington, berthed at Stockton Quayside is now open to the public. The first visitor was Paul Rutherford being shown around by Stockton Sea Cadets Mark Summerfield, left, and Terry Plews

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Former Navy Minehunter HMS Kellington being towed underneath the Princess of Wales Bridge

Former Navy Minehunter HMS Kellington being towed underneath the Princess of Wales Bridge at Stockton, on its way to Corporation Quay. 22nd August 1993

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The Sea Cadets have a new base - the retired mine hunter HMS Kellington has docked at

The Sea Cadets have a new base - the retired mine hunter HMS Kellington has docked at the riverside in Stockton. Stockton Fireman Binks on a tour of the ship takes time to try the galley

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Prince Philip visiting Tees Barrage. 18th May 1993

Prince Philip visiting Tees Barrage. 18th May 1993

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Construction of Tees Barrage, on the day Prince Philip visits. 18th May 1993

Construction of Tees Barrage, on the day Prince Philip visits. 18th May 1993

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Stockton framed in the arches of Victoria Bridge, County Durham. 9th April 1978

Stockton framed in the arches of Victoria Bridge, County Durham. 9th April 1978

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Tees Newport Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 31st August 1936

Tees Newport Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 31st August 1936

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Fireworks from the Stockton annual firework display reflected in the river

Fireworks from the Stockton annual firework display reflected in the river. 4th November 1983

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Rockets explode over Dunedin House during the Stockton Riverside firework display

Rockets explode over Dunedin House during the Stockton Riverside firework display. 5th November 1992

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The restored twin mast Dutch sailing barge The Albatros seen here leaving the River Tees

The restored twin mast Dutch sailing barge The Albatros seen here leaving the River Tees after picking up a cargo of fertiliser destined for Norfolk. 7th August 1990

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The dredger Wilton seen here passing under the Newport lifting bridge. 9th July 1971

The dredger Wilton seen here passing under the Newport lifting bridge. 9th July 1971

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The Furness Bridge seen here leaving for Teesside as she prepares for her sea trials 19th

The Furness Bridge seen here leaving for Teesside as she prepares for her sea trials 19th May 1971

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Tankers Torvanger and Lauenburg seen here berth at Teesport. 26th March 1984

Tankers Torvanger and Lauenburg seen here berth at Teesport. 26th March 1984

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The cargo ship Silver City seen here berthed at Teesside. 24th April 1980

The cargo ship Silver City seen here berthed at Teesside. 24th April 1980

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The fourth 167, 000 ton ore - bulk oil carriers Sir John Hunter completed by the Swan

The fourth 167, 000 ton ore - bulk oil carriers Sir John Hunter completed by the Swan Hunter Haverton Hill Shipyard is seen here leaving the Tees for tank testing trials at Hartlepool

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: 100s of Cleveland children set off from Head Wrightson Wharf

100s of Cleveland children set off from Head Wrightson Wharf, Middlesbrough for a trip down the River Tees aboard the P.S. Waverly. 11th May 1981

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The 100, 000 ton Dunstanburgh Castle inches her way down the Tees

The 100, 000 ton Dunstanburgh Castle inches her way down the Tees. Hundreds of sightseers lined the banks as the six tugs nosed the giant ship from the Swan Hunter fitting out basin at Haverton Hill

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Ton class minesweeper HMS Kellington seen here being towed under the Tees Transporter

Ton class minesweeper HMS Kellington seen here being towed under the Tees Transporter Bridge on its way to Stockton. 16th August 1993

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: Malt Barley seen here being loaded on to the cargo vessel Browning at Middlesbrough Docks

Malt Barley seen here being loaded on to the cargo vessel Browning at Middlesbrough Docks. The final destination for the cargo is Brazil. 28th May 1980

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The new Middlesbrough fire boat Cleveland Inovation, seen here under the Transporter

The new Middlesbrough fire boat Cleveland Inovation, seen here under the Transporter Bridge. 5th August 1992

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The Shell tanker Zaria seen here being given a helping hand into the River Tees by tugs

The Shell tanker Zaria seen here being given a helping hand into the River Tees by tugs of the Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority. 24th February 1975

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The new Ellerman Line cargo ship The City of Winchester seen here being loaded at

The new Ellerman Line cargo ship The City of Winchester seen here being loaded at Middlesbrough dock with structural steel and general goods for the Arabian Gulf. 21st June 1976

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The survey ship the Northern Surveyor seen here at her beth at the former Smith

The survey ship the Northern Surveyor seen here at her beth at the former Smiths Dock Yard. 29th November 1987

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The new Tees Harbour Launch on a daily patrol to check bouys; lights

The new Tees Harbour Launch on a daily patrol to check bouys; lights; installations and detect debris. Seen here passing the coastal tanker Dutch Faith and The Phillips - Norway oil complex

Background imageRiver Tees Collection: The cable ship ITM Venturer seen here tied up at Normanby Wharf on the River Tees

The cable ship ITM Venturer seen here tied up at Normanby Wharf on the River Tees. 17th February 1984



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