The new planned town which sprang up on the banks of the River Tees in the early 1800s and grew through the iron, steel and shipbuilding industries was labelled an 'Infant Hercules'.
As Middlesbrough grew and spread south over the railway lines, the original settlement, known as St. Hilda's, entered a period of decline. Today it is being revitalised with modern buildings and housing to replace years of neglect, all in the shadow of the town’s iconic Transporter Bridge.
Middlesbrough St. Hilda’s Timelines is a collection of hundreds of rare and unique images showing the life of the old town from its birth, through the decline, and to the present day.
Discover the history of Middlesbrough and St. Hilda's through the fascinating photographs collected by Araf Chohan. See the early buildings, prominent landmarks, squalid housing conditions, events, businesses, places of worship, demolition, and rebirth. This book includes many pictures of old Middlesbrough never seen in print before, including the construction of the Transporter Bridge.
