Victorian Times 1881 -1901
1865 Bolckow,Vaughan & Co formed: Dirs.- Whitworth, Pochin, Laing
1877 Bolckow,Vaughan & Co’s Eston Steelworks opens
1879 Strike at Eston's Bolckow Vaughan's Works: 150 sacked: Great hardship experienced.
1881 The Building of the Eight Streets begins.
1877 Bolckow,Vaughan & Co’s Eston Steelworks opens
1879 Strike at Eston's Bolckow Vaughan's Works: 150 sacked: Great hardship experienced.
1881 The Building of the Eight Streets begins.
DAILY EXCHANGE
1882 1st Nov - Building a New Town
On Monday afternoon last our reporter had an interview with one of the firm who have contracted to build the new town of Grangetown, a place which for rapid growth is probably without equal. Perhaps it would be more interesting to give the result of the visit in American fashion. Having had a walk round the place we adjourned to what was termed the office, but which would have been better named had it been called a wholesale ironmongery store, the following dialogue took place:
When you started this town were there any buildings? Yes; 23 cottages.
These were of the same kind as those you are now building? Yes; these were our pattern to go by, but we improved on them.
How many acres of land did you purchase? We purchased about 22 or 23 acres, which does not include the brickyard.
What was the immediate reason for building this place; was it for the men employed in the steel works of Messrs Bolckow, Vaughan, and Co.? Yes
Where had the people come from? They came from Middlesbrough, North Ormesby, Lackenby, Normanby, and South Bank district.
When you have completed your undertaking how many streets will there be?
Well, there are only eight streets, or 16 half streets, with a main street running through the centre.
Containing how many houses? Seven hundred and sixty-eight houses, exclusive of the shops.
When you commenced you were aware that it would be one of the largest building undertakings in England. And you are going to accommodate how many? Between 5,000 and 6,000 people.
I think the firm numbers four persons. Yes. Messrs, Lord, Carter, Wade and Company. The firm only numbers four.
You commenced the building about when? On the 1st of April, 1881. The first houses we built in Vaughan-street. At different times I have made note of the different stages of the work which are I have made a note of the different stages of the work, which are:-
........... .... 1881 1882
............ ... Dec. 31.... April 1..July 1.. Oct 1
Houses finished.. 143... 228... 328... 418
Being plastered... 30... 50... 25.... 35
Being Slated........ 25... 25... 65... 70
Scaffold high...... 50... 25... 35... 0
Up to joist.......... 25... 25... 35... 70
Foundations in.... 25... 75... 100... 125
Shops Finished...... 0... 0.. 5... 10
Shops commenced ... 0..... 0... 5... 5
Shops slated ........ 0... 0... 0... 5
The channel is laid with Scoriae bricks; the yards are also paved with the same material.
I did not observe any horses or carts?
No ; a remarkable feature in this large concern is that we have not a single horse or cart; lines of rails being laid in the streets, everything is brought to the door by the steam engine.
Have you any gas?
No; nor any arrangement been made for the place to be supplied with gas.
I have since learnt that the Normanby and Eston Gas Company, has received an order.from the Eston Watch and Lighting Committee to supply Grangetown with gas, it being in their district.
Where do you get your water from? That is supplied by the Stockton and Middlesbrough Water Company.
I notice you have raised the cottages above the street. Yes we put a two-foot foundation in, which we fill up with ashes and then they raise the floors about another foot from the street.
Under what Local Government are you? The Middlesbrough Rural Sanitary Authority.
This Grangetown will be a great feeder for South Bank, I should think?
Yes, I should say so; the bulk of the goods are supplied from South Bank and. Middlesbrough. The principal traders, who supply the place are; Messrs. Hinton and Appleton - Middlesbrough; Sainty - Eston. Day, - North Ormesby, R Conway and the Cooperative Stores - South Bank.
How many men have you employed here? Well, we have paid on an average for wages, about £250 per week.
What institutions have you?
We have none; neither a chapel nor a church, although the Primitives and Wesleyans are holding services in a cottage. There wants to be a Church, Primitive chapel, Wesleyan Chapel and a Roman Catholic Chapel.
At present you might call it a godless town then?
Yes, for we have no place of worship, reading room or school. The School Board however have a site at the south side for which plans have been prepared and are at present in London awaiting the approval of the Local Government Board.
You have no railway station? No but; we anticipate having a station this side of the steelworks, to be called Grangetown.
There is no public house, I think? No, but there will be one shortly.
Yet men, they can get drink, and are often seen reeling about the place. A great amount of shebeening takes place.
How do they spend their Sunday? By drinking and lounging about. The children are allowed to do as they would any other day. Of course there are exceptions.
How many policemen have you? We have three; two have been here about three months, and one has just come; but this is not sufficient.
About how many bricks have you made here yourselves since you came?
Five millions at our brickyard in addition to those we have had to buy. We have got our ironmongery wholesale, the woodwork we have got from the lessees of the Cargo Fleet Timber Yard.
Of what nationality are the inhabitants?
They are principally Irish, but there are a great number of English and Welsh. Some of the inhabitants have gardens in which they devote their leisure time, others keep pigs, while one man, more given to saving than his fellow-workmen, has rented a small piece of land, and bought a couple of cows. I might say that in the original plan there is a church shown, but the land has not yet been allotted.
The access to the place is not good ?
No ; but they are making some plans for a sub-way, and another for a bridge. I do not know which will be adopted, but one of them is sure to be adopted.
What kind of drainage have you?
The place is well drained, the main drain emptying into the Tees. The drainage cost £2,000. We have a Post-office and a money-order office but no telegraphic communication.
This was the end of the conversation. If any of our readers would like to know anything further, we would advise them to visit this wonderful place for themselves.
1882 1st Nov - Building a New Town
On Monday afternoon last our reporter had an interview with one of the firm who have contracted to build the new town of Grangetown, a place which for rapid growth is probably without equal. Perhaps it would be more interesting to give the result of the visit in American fashion. Having had a walk round the place we adjourned to what was termed the office, but which would have been better named had it been called a wholesale ironmongery store, the following dialogue took place:
When you started this town were there any buildings? Yes; 23 cottages.
These were of the same kind as those you are now building? Yes; these were our pattern to go by, but we improved on them.
How many acres of land did you purchase? We purchased about 22 or 23 acres, which does not include the brickyard.
What was the immediate reason for building this place; was it for the men employed in the steel works of Messrs Bolckow, Vaughan, and Co.? Yes
Where had the people come from? They came from Middlesbrough, North Ormesby, Lackenby, Normanby, and South Bank district.
When you have completed your undertaking how many streets will there be?
Well, there are only eight streets, or 16 half streets, with a main street running through the centre.
Containing how many houses? Seven hundred and sixty-eight houses, exclusive of the shops.
When you commenced you were aware that it would be one of the largest building undertakings in England. And you are going to accommodate how many? Between 5,000 and 6,000 people.
I think the firm numbers four persons. Yes. Messrs, Lord, Carter, Wade and Company. The firm only numbers four.
You commenced the building about when? On the 1st of April, 1881. The first houses we built in Vaughan-street. At different times I have made note of the different stages of the work which are I have made a note of the different stages of the work, which are:-
........... .... 1881 1882
............ ... Dec. 31.... April 1..July 1.. Oct 1
Houses finished.. 143... 228... 328... 418
Being plastered... 30... 50... 25.... 35
Being Slated........ 25... 25... 65... 70
Scaffold high...... 50... 25... 35... 0
Up to joist.......... 25... 25... 35... 70
Foundations in.... 25... 75... 100... 125
Shops Finished...... 0... 0.. 5... 10
Shops commenced ... 0..... 0... 5... 5
Shops slated ........ 0... 0... 0... 5
The channel is laid with Scoriae bricks; the yards are also paved with the same material.
I did not observe any horses or carts?
No ; a remarkable feature in this large concern is that we have not a single horse or cart; lines of rails being laid in the streets, everything is brought to the door by the steam engine.
Have you any gas?
No; nor any arrangement been made for the place to be supplied with gas.
I have since learnt that the Normanby and Eston Gas Company, has received an order.from the Eston Watch and Lighting Committee to supply Grangetown with gas, it being in their district.
Where do you get your water from? That is supplied by the Stockton and Middlesbrough Water Company.
I notice you have raised the cottages above the street. Yes we put a two-foot foundation in, which we fill up with ashes and then they raise the floors about another foot from the street.
Under what Local Government are you? The Middlesbrough Rural Sanitary Authority.
This Grangetown will be a great feeder for South Bank, I should think?
Yes, I should say so; the bulk of the goods are supplied from South Bank and. Middlesbrough. The principal traders, who supply the place are; Messrs. Hinton and Appleton - Middlesbrough; Sainty - Eston. Day, - North Ormesby, R Conway and the Cooperative Stores - South Bank.
How many men have you employed here? Well, we have paid on an average for wages, about £250 per week.
What institutions have you?
We have none; neither a chapel nor a church, although the Primitives and Wesleyans are holding services in a cottage. There wants to be a Church, Primitive chapel, Wesleyan Chapel and a Roman Catholic Chapel.
At present you might call it a godless town then?
Yes, for we have no place of worship, reading room or school. The School Board however have a site at the south side for which plans have been prepared and are at present in London awaiting the approval of the Local Government Board.
You have no railway station? No but; we anticipate having a station this side of the steelworks, to be called Grangetown.
There is no public house, I think? No, but there will be one shortly.
Yet men, they can get drink, and are often seen reeling about the place. A great amount of shebeening takes place.
How do they spend their Sunday? By drinking and lounging about. The children are allowed to do as they would any other day. Of course there are exceptions.
How many policemen have you? We have three; two have been here about three months, and one has just come; but this is not sufficient.
About how many bricks have you made here yourselves since you came?
Five millions at our brickyard in addition to those we have had to buy. We have got our ironmongery wholesale, the woodwork we have got from the lessees of the Cargo Fleet Timber Yard.
Of what nationality are the inhabitants?
They are principally Irish, but there are a great number of English and Welsh. Some of the inhabitants have gardens in which they devote their leisure time, others keep pigs, while one man, more given to saving than his fellow-workmen, has rented a small piece of land, and bought a couple of cows. I might say that in the original plan there is a church shown, but the land has not yet been allotted.
The access to the place is not good ?
No ; but they are making some plans for a sub-way, and another for a bridge. I do not know which will be adopted, but one of them is sure to be adopted.
What kind of drainage have you?
The place is well drained, the main drain emptying into the Tees. The drainage cost £2,000. We have a Post-office and a money-order office but no telegraphic communication.
This was the end of the conversation. If any of our readers would like to know anything further, we would advise them to visit this wonderful place for themselves.
DAILY EXCHANGE 1883
20th January SERIOUS DISTURBANCE NEAR CLEVELAND HOTEL
Last Friday night about eleven o clock a serious disturbance took place between a large number of Irishmen and the police near the Eston Steelworks. The row commenced by two young fellows who were making their way to Grangetown being set upon by a gang of men near to the Cleveland Hotel. Sergeant Watts and PC Hawksby were however near the scene and at once went towards the men and attempted to disperse them. This they refused to do and the officers took hold of Pat Brett to take him into custody when they were set upon and kicked and beaten severely. The sergeant seeing that they were likely to get the worst of the quarrel solicited the aid of the two young men who were first set upon whilst a private messenger was sent off for more policemen. Acting Inspector Dowsland, Sgt Nicholson,acting-Sgt Moody and PC Andrews were speedily on the spot and were not long in having John Manix, Thomas Brett, Robert Pattinson, James McGuire, Michael Sullivan and Thomas Maloney in safe custody, some being apprehended for assaulting the police and others for attempting to rescue prisoners.
Acting-Sgt Moody was struck by a large piece of slag which cut through the helmet and inflicted a severe wound on his head, which was dressed by Dr J Glen. Some of the prisoners also received wounds about the head during the melee, four of whom had to dressed by Dr Glen. some of the wounds having have three or four stitches put into them. The whole of the prisoners were bailed out this morning by Acting Inspector Dowsland and were met outside the station-house by a large crowd.
A man named Barry residing at the Branch had received a severe wound on the head which he alleges was given by some person in the row.
1883 3rd Feb The Pheonix Park Trial - Jim Carey ( informer), Joe Brady + six
1883 5th Feb Rent Agitation At Grangetown & South Bank..DE
1883 1st June BLACKLEGS - paid at old rate hooted at - stones thrown at houses
1883 5th June Grangetown STARVING - plea to South Bank Grocers-rolley
1883 6th July Intimidation of Bob Maulson by sacked fireman - given two months - see report below
20th January SERIOUS DISTURBANCE NEAR CLEVELAND HOTEL
Last Friday night about eleven o clock a serious disturbance took place between a large number of Irishmen and the police near the Eston Steelworks. The row commenced by two young fellows who were making their way to Grangetown being set upon by a gang of men near to the Cleveland Hotel. Sergeant Watts and PC Hawksby were however near the scene and at once went towards the men and attempted to disperse them. This they refused to do and the officers took hold of Pat Brett to take him into custody when they were set upon and kicked and beaten severely. The sergeant seeing that they were likely to get the worst of the quarrel solicited the aid of the two young men who were first set upon whilst a private messenger was sent off for more policemen. Acting Inspector Dowsland, Sgt Nicholson,acting-Sgt Moody and PC Andrews were speedily on the spot and were not long in having John Manix, Thomas Brett, Robert Pattinson, James McGuire, Michael Sullivan and Thomas Maloney in safe custody, some being apprehended for assaulting the police and others for attempting to rescue prisoners.
Acting-Sgt Moody was struck by a large piece of slag which cut through the helmet and inflicted a severe wound on his head, which was dressed by Dr J Glen. Some of the prisoners also received wounds about the head during the melee, four of whom had to dressed by Dr Glen. some of the wounds having have three or four stitches put into them. The whole of the prisoners were bailed out this morning by Acting Inspector Dowsland and were met outside the station-house by a large crowd.
A man named Barry residing at the Branch had received a severe wound on the head which he alleges was given by some person in the row.
1883 3rd Feb The Pheonix Park Trial - Jim Carey ( informer), Joe Brady + six
1883 5th Feb Rent Agitation At Grangetown & South Bank..DE
1883 1st June BLACKLEGS - paid at old rate hooted at - stones thrown at houses
1883 5th June Grangetown STARVING - plea to South Bank Grocers-rolley
1883 6th July Intimidation of Bob Maulson by sacked fireman - given two months - see report below
DAILY EXCHANGE 1883
7th July INTIMIDATION AT GRANGETOWN
David Leary was charged with assaulting Robert Maulson at Grangetown on the 27th inst.. Mr JT Belk appeared for the prosecution and said that some time ago there was a dispute between Bolckow, Vaughan and Co and their firemen; the result being that the firemen ceased work. Bolckow Vaughan & Co in order to keep their works going, engaged other men to perform these services amongst others the prosecutor, Robert Maulson, who had previously been engaged by them as a labourer, and he went to work but was afterwards met b a number of the old firemen who used very intimidating language. He went into a shop for some tobacco and as he was coming out, without a word being spoken, Leary seized and felled and knocked him against the shop front very nearly breaking the windows. Plaintiff escaped and went into the shop. He submitted that it was a very serious offence indeed and it should be visited with the a very heavy penalty if proved to their satisfaction. Plaintiff was called and corroborated Mr Belk’s opening statement and the Chairman said it was a very serious case and it was not to be tolerated that men could could not work for whom at what wage they pleased.and sentenced him to two months hard labour in the House of Correction
William Thornton was charged by Henry Simpson labourer with a similar offence at Grangetown on the 27th inst. Mr JT Belk appeared in this case also and stated that it was not so serious a case as the last one being only an assault at law but was an assault committed under the same circumstances as the previous one. The Chairman said that there was no doubt he had in the previous case committed the assault but it was merely trifling viz putting his head on his shoulder. It was not so much the assault but the chief thing against him was that he had used intimidation against the man working. It was not to be thought of that men should not be allowed to work for whom they pleased in this country without intimidation and they felt obliged to send him to the House of Correction for one calendar month, with hard labour.
STEALING A SPADE
Margaret Leary was charged with stealing a spade the property of Messrs Bolckow, Vaughan & Co at Eston.
1883 15th July First Service at St Matthews Tin Church - Charles Wilcox of Eston
1883 14th Sep SHEBEENING in 19 Holden Street and Wood Street by George Price & Mrs Foley
1883 Grangetown Cycle and Sports Stadium built.
1884 18th Jan Wages Question at Eston Steelworks 5% reduction?
7th July INTIMIDATION AT GRANGETOWN
David Leary was charged with assaulting Robert Maulson at Grangetown on the 27th inst.. Mr JT Belk appeared for the prosecution and said that some time ago there was a dispute between Bolckow, Vaughan and Co and their firemen; the result being that the firemen ceased work. Bolckow Vaughan & Co in order to keep their works going, engaged other men to perform these services amongst others the prosecutor, Robert Maulson, who had previously been engaged by them as a labourer, and he went to work but was afterwards met b a number of the old firemen who used very intimidating language. He went into a shop for some tobacco and as he was coming out, without a word being spoken, Leary seized and felled and knocked him against the shop front very nearly breaking the windows. Plaintiff escaped and went into the shop. He submitted that it was a very serious offence indeed and it should be visited with the a very heavy penalty if proved to their satisfaction. Plaintiff was called and corroborated Mr Belk’s opening statement and the Chairman said it was a very serious case and it was not to be tolerated that men could could not work for whom at what wage they pleased.and sentenced him to two months hard labour in the House of Correction
William Thornton was charged by Henry Simpson labourer with a similar offence at Grangetown on the 27th inst. Mr JT Belk appeared in this case also and stated that it was not so serious a case as the last one being only an assault at law but was an assault committed under the same circumstances as the previous one. The Chairman said that there was no doubt he had in the previous case committed the assault but it was merely trifling viz putting his head on his shoulder. It was not so much the assault but the chief thing against him was that he had used intimidation against the man working. It was not to be thought of that men should not be allowed to work for whom they pleased in this country without intimidation and they felt obliged to send him to the House of Correction for one calendar month, with hard labour.
STEALING A SPADE
Margaret Leary was charged with stealing a spade the property of Messrs Bolckow, Vaughan & Co at Eston.
1883 15th July First Service at St Matthews Tin Church - Charles Wilcox of Eston
1883 14th Sep SHEBEENING in 19 Holden Street and Wood Street by George Price & Mrs Foley
1883 Grangetown Cycle and Sports Stadium built.
1884 18th Jan Wages Question at Eston Steelworks 5% reduction?
North East Daily News
1884
21 April Faction Fight with Eston Miners - Grangetown Hotel
A FIERCE AFFRAY
On Sunday afternoon a most disgraceful faction fight took place at Grangetown, South Bank. It seems that for a long time past a good deal of unkindly feeling has been growing up between the miners who live at Grangetown and their neighbours the sons of Erin. Matters in fact have recently reached such a serious state that Irishmen found it not only undesirable but practically impossible to work in the local mines.
Any unwary fellow who made his appearance underground was soon chivied out again. This has naturally had the affect of increasing the intense antagonism that previously prevailed between the parties. and it has been evident to those acquainted with the condition of things that the smallest spark would he sufficient to set the smouldering mass of animosity in ablaze. The spark was applied on Saturday afternoon and a tense outburst of party emnity followed at once. A number of Irishmen and miners, it appears, were drinking at the Grangetown Hotel, when the conversation casually turned upon the topic of nationalities. It is needless to say that the talk which took place was more emphatic than polite. Pat - the typical individual _ grew extremely excited. He swore and fumed pretty freely against his traitorous enemy and at length enforced his arguments with the aid of a pewter pot, which he hurled at the head of a miner. Another Irishman threw a glass. and the missile hit a man in the face, causing an ugly gash just about his right eye.
The little ebullition of warmth was promptly reciprocated by tho other party. In a moment the the taproom was a scene of the wildest excitement. The men struck and clutched and grabbed at one another like so many lunatics but the landlord's appearance on the scene of battle was the signal for a slight cessation of the fight, and eventually the whole of the combatants were turned into the street to settle their national differences. It is stated, however, that as soon as the Irishmen got into the street, they mysteriously disappeared, and could not be afterwards found. On Sunday hostilities were renewed with redoubled vigour and determination.
About half past two in the afternoon a miner was coming out of the Grangetown Hotel when the wife of an Irishman picked up a handful of dirt from the road and threw it in his face. This little incident created a roar of laughter among the crowd of Irishmen in the street, and brought out a swarm of lively warriors from the bar and tap_room of the public_house. The opposing forces were soon ranged on different sides of the hotel, throwing stones in showers and threatening each other with total extinction.
It was a perfect pitched battle for about half an hour. Some of the combatants were struck with stones and somewhat badly hurt upon the head and legs; but as far as we have been able to ascertain, the affray is not likely to terminate with very serious results. The local police
found themselves almost incapable of quelling the disturbance, in consequence of the numerical strength of the disturbers; but later in the day, a large contingent of constables was obtained from North Ormesby and also the assistance of Inspector Dowland. Nor was the police force strengthened a moment too soon. The miners, having in the early part of the afternoon got rather the worst of the battle-sent off for reinforcements, with the evident intention of giving the the Irish a most confounded licking.
Towards evening the road from the villages of Eston, Normanby and Lazenby were all alive with miners trudging on to Grangetown in the hope of having a lively scrimmage with Pat. Every miner was armed with a trusty cudgel and many provided themselves with pockets full of stones. The fighting forces of the miners formed up in the market-place but the Irishmen evidently thought discretion was the better part of valour for they were nowhere to be seen. The miners paraded the town to the tune of See the Conquering Hero Comes and about eight o clock marched home again without having had the felicity of cracking the cranium of a single son of Erin. North East Daily News
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES AT GRANGETOWN
21/4/1884 DAILY EXCHANGE
A FREE FIGHT AMONG WORKMEN
On Saturday and Sunday, Grangetown was again the scene of a serious disturbance amongst the miners who work at at South Eston and the Irish who are engaged in the Eston Steelworks. For some time past there has been great emnity between the miners and the Irish, and on Saturday night some half a dozen Irishmen commenced a quarrel with a miner in the bar of the hotel. Some of the miner’s friends arrived a short time after and at a given signal the Irish caused the glasses to fly in all directions, one of the miners being badly cut. The police were sent for and succeeded in quelling the disturbance for a time but on the public-house being closed for the night, a great crowd adjourned to the Market Square and took sides, stones being thrown and fists used pretty liberally. Two Irishmen were so injured that they were unable to walk home. The police appeared on the scene and dispersed the rioters, when quiet was once more restored.
On Sunday afternoon, on the closing of the hotel, the disturbance commenced with renewed vigour and for a time the Irish were masters of the situation, but it was only momentary, for the miners rushed back and cleared the street. By this time there was a large body of police under Inspector Silversides and Acting-Inspector Dowland, who used their best endeavours to to prevent the rioters from damaging property; but their efforts were only partial; for the sections kept returning to the attack - by throwing stones, breaking a number of plate glass windows in Whitworth Road. The miners being determined to clear the street sent for their mining companions and the result was that some 400 miners marched into the streets in a body and completely cleared them of all the Irish inhabitants. A great many windows in private homes were broken as well as a great number of heads but fortunately there was no loss of life.
1884
21 April Faction Fight with Eston Miners - Grangetown Hotel
A FIERCE AFFRAY
On Sunday afternoon a most disgraceful faction fight took place at Grangetown, South Bank. It seems that for a long time past a good deal of unkindly feeling has been growing up between the miners who live at Grangetown and their neighbours the sons of Erin. Matters in fact have recently reached such a serious state that Irishmen found it not only undesirable but practically impossible to work in the local mines.
Any unwary fellow who made his appearance underground was soon chivied out again. This has naturally had the affect of increasing the intense antagonism that previously prevailed between the parties. and it has been evident to those acquainted with the condition of things that the smallest spark would he sufficient to set the smouldering mass of animosity in ablaze. The spark was applied on Saturday afternoon and a tense outburst of party emnity followed at once. A number of Irishmen and miners, it appears, were drinking at the Grangetown Hotel, when the conversation casually turned upon the topic of nationalities. It is needless to say that the talk which took place was more emphatic than polite. Pat - the typical individual _ grew extremely excited. He swore and fumed pretty freely against his traitorous enemy and at length enforced his arguments with the aid of a pewter pot, which he hurled at the head of a miner. Another Irishman threw a glass. and the missile hit a man in the face, causing an ugly gash just about his right eye.
The little ebullition of warmth was promptly reciprocated by tho other party. In a moment the the taproom was a scene of the wildest excitement. The men struck and clutched and grabbed at one another like so many lunatics but the landlord's appearance on the scene of battle was the signal for a slight cessation of the fight, and eventually the whole of the combatants were turned into the street to settle their national differences. It is stated, however, that as soon as the Irishmen got into the street, they mysteriously disappeared, and could not be afterwards found. On Sunday hostilities were renewed with redoubled vigour and determination.
About half past two in the afternoon a miner was coming out of the Grangetown Hotel when the wife of an Irishman picked up a handful of dirt from the road and threw it in his face. This little incident created a roar of laughter among the crowd of Irishmen in the street, and brought out a swarm of lively warriors from the bar and tap_room of the public_house. The opposing forces were soon ranged on different sides of the hotel, throwing stones in showers and threatening each other with total extinction.
It was a perfect pitched battle for about half an hour. Some of the combatants were struck with stones and somewhat badly hurt upon the head and legs; but as far as we have been able to ascertain, the affray is not likely to terminate with very serious results. The local police
found themselves almost incapable of quelling the disturbance, in consequence of the numerical strength of the disturbers; but later in the day, a large contingent of constables was obtained from North Ormesby and also the assistance of Inspector Dowland. Nor was the police force strengthened a moment too soon. The miners, having in the early part of the afternoon got rather the worst of the battle-sent off for reinforcements, with the evident intention of giving the the Irish a most confounded licking.
Towards evening the road from the villages of Eston, Normanby and Lazenby were all alive with miners trudging on to Grangetown in the hope of having a lively scrimmage with Pat. Every miner was armed with a trusty cudgel and many provided themselves with pockets full of stones. The fighting forces of the miners formed up in the market-place but the Irishmen evidently thought discretion was the better part of valour for they were nowhere to be seen. The miners paraded the town to the tune of See the Conquering Hero Comes and about eight o clock marched home again without having had the felicity of cracking the cranium of a single son of Erin. North East Daily News
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES AT GRANGETOWN
21/4/1884 DAILY EXCHANGE
A FREE FIGHT AMONG WORKMEN
On Saturday and Sunday, Grangetown was again the scene of a serious disturbance amongst the miners who work at at South Eston and the Irish who are engaged in the Eston Steelworks. For some time past there has been great emnity between the miners and the Irish, and on Saturday night some half a dozen Irishmen commenced a quarrel with a miner in the bar of the hotel. Some of the miner’s friends arrived a short time after and at a given signal the Irish caused the glasses to fly in all directions, one of the miners being badly cut. The police were sent for and succeeded in quelling the disturbance for a time but on the public-house being closed for the night, a great crowd adjourned to the Market Square and took sides, stones being thrown and fists used pretty liberally. Two Irishmen were so injured that they were unable to walk home. The police appeared on the scene and dispersed the rioters, when quiet was once more restored.
On Sunday afternoon, on the closing of the hotel, the disturbance commenced with renewed vigour and for a time the Irish were masters of the situation, but it was only momentary, for the miners rushed back and cleared the street. By this time there was a large body of police under Inspector Silversides and Acting-Inspector Dowland, who used their best endeavours to to prevent the rioters from damaging property; but their efforts were only partial; for the sections kept returning to the attack - by throwing stones, breaking a number of plate glass windows in Whitworth Road. The miners being determined to clear the street sent for their mining companions and the result was that some 400 miners marched into the streets in a body and completely cleared them of all the Irish inhabitants. A great many windows in private homes were broken as well as a great number of heads but fortunately there was no loss of life.
1881 CENSUS FOR GRANGETOWN
No Name Rel Age Occupation Birthplace
7 Thomas Onions Head 69 Iron works Labourer Ireland
8 Jeff Power Head 46 Iron works Labourer Ireland
9 Henry Bullock Head 39 Platelayer Norfolk
10 Edward Sheppard Head 29 Iron works Labourer Lincoln
11 Tom Sharland Head 49 Platelayer Devon
12 Edmund Steele Head 30 Loco Driver Rotherham
13 Edward Feeney Head 48 Iron Works Labourer Ireland
14 Edward Dresser Head 30 Platelayer Hull
15 Thomas Cheetham Head 54 Engine Fitter Cheshire
16 William Smurthwaite Head 37 Loco Driver Norton
17 Isaac Williams Head 59 Steelworks Labourer Wales
18 Thomas Ward Head 80 Platelayer Yorks
18 Henry Snape Brder 51 Platelayer Stafford
18 John Kelly Brder 43 Mine Filler at Blast Furnace Ireland
18 Peter Kelly Brder 20 Mine Filler at Blast Furnace Ireland
18 Michael Gorman Brder 25 Labourer at Steelworks Ireland
18 Bridget Nolan Brder 16 Servant Middlesbrough
19 Peter Reed Head 24 Iron works Labourer Ireland
20 Tom Bowyer Head 37 Labourer at Steelworks Cambridge
21 Robert Conroy Head 34 Labourer at Steelworks Ireland
22 John Hardisty Head 46 Timekeeper Iron Works Sheriff Hutton
22 Charles Hardisty Son 15 Weigh Clerk Norton Yorks
23 Thomas Harris Head 52 Ironworker France
23 Isabella Ledgerwood Gr-dau 2 Eston
24 James Riley Head 38 Labourer at Steelworks Middlesex
25 John Morris Head 53 Blacksmith London
25 Joseph Morris Son 21 Loco Fireman M'bro
26 John Coughlan Head 47 Keeper Blast Furnace Ireland
26 Joanna Coughlan Dau 19 Pupil Teacher RC School M'bro
27 James Ludlow Head 38 Keeper Iron Blast Furnace Ireland
28 William Robson Head 42 Boiler Minder Reading
29 Robert Arnott Head 64 Joiner Arison Yrks
29 William Arnott Son 34 Carpenter + Joiner Neasham Yrks
29 John Austin SoninLaw 26 Labourer in Iron Works Richmond Surrey
No Name Rel Age Occupation Birthplace
7 Thomas Onions Head 69 Iron works Labourer Ireland
8 Jeff Power Head 46 Iron works Labourer Ireland
9 Henry Bullock Head 39 Platelayer Norfolk
10 Edward Sheppard Head 29 Iron works Labourer Lincoln
11 Tom Sharland Head 49 Platelayer Devon
12 Edmund Steele Head 30 Loco Driver Rotherham
13 Edward Feeney Head 48 Iron Works Labourer Ireland
14 Edward Dresser Head 30 Platelayer Hull
15 Thomas Cheetham Head 54 Engine Fitter Cheshire
16 William Smurthwaite Head 37 Loco Driver Norton
17 Isaac Williams Head 59 Steelworks Labourer Wales
18 Thomas Ward Head 80 Platelayer Yorks
18 Henry Snape Brder 51 Platelayer Stafford
18 John Kelly Brder 43 Mine Filler at Blast Furnace Ireland
18 Peter Kelly Brder 20 Mine Filler at Blast Furnace Ireland
18 Michael Gorman Brder 25 Labourer at Steelworks Ireland
18 Bridget Nolan Brder 16 Servant Middlesbrough
19 Peter Reed Head 24 Iron works Labourer Ireland
20 Tom Bowyer Head 37 Labourer at Steelworks Cambridge
21 Robert Conroy Head 34 Labourer at Steelworks Ireland
22 John Hardisty Head 46 Timekeeper Iron Works Sheriff Hutton
22 Charles Hardisty Son 15 Weigh Clerk Norton Yorks
23 Thomas Harris Head 52 Ironworker France
23 Isabella Ledgerwood Gr-dau 2 Eston
24 James Riley Head 38 Labourer at Steelworks Middlesex
25 John Morris Head 53 Blacksmith London
25 Joseph Morris Son 21 Loco Fireman M'bro
26 John Coughlan Head 47 Keeper Blast Furnace Ireland
26 Joanna Coughlan Dau 19 Pupil Teacher RC School M'bro
27 James Ludlow Head 38 Keeper Iron Blast Furnace Ireland
28 William Robson Head 42 Boiler Minder Reading
29 Robert Arnott Head 64 Joiner Arison Yrks
29 William Arnott Son 34 Carpenter + Joiner Neasham Yrks
29 John Austin SoninLaw 26 Labourer in Iron Works Richmond Surrey
Friday 25/4/1884 North Eastern Daily Gazette
The Recent Disturbance At Grangetown
Five of the originators of the recent riot in Grangetown, South Bank, namely :-
Patrick O’Donald, Thomas O’Donald, Martin Norton, Michael Haley and Michael McGuiness were brought before the Middlesbrough County Magistrates this Friday afternoon charged with being disorderly and refusing to quit the Grangetown Hotel. It appeared from the evidence of the landlord that the defendants came into the hotel on Saturday afternoon and created a great disturbance. During the disturbance, glasses were thrown about pretty freely and the defendants refused to clear out when requested to do so. This row in the hotel gave rise to the subsequent riot in the town.
The Bench fined McGuiness 11s and 10s costs and each of the other defendants £2 and 9s costs. The alternative in each instance was one months imprisonment with hard labour.
In another case a female named Hannah Farrell was fined 5s and 11s costs with the alternative of fourteen days hard labour for being drunk and causing a disturbance at Grangetown by throwing a handful of mud and stones in the face of a man who was coming out of the Grangetown Hotel. Researched by Jim White
1884 23rd Apr No Irish Need Apply: Eston Mines.... DE
1884 28th May Local Board of Eston created
1884 16th June Eston Hospital Opens - employees of BV.miners, stlworkers DE
1884 26th June Ancient Footpaths discussed to stop traffic thro Works
1884 1st July First patient at Eston - Samuel Plews Miner of Normanby - DE
1884 2nd July Quarter Sessions: re Police Station to be built..£900 - DE
1884 4th July Prize Fighting - Trespass by Geo Winter and John Ward - + 100 spectators DE
1884 The Board School built.
1885 11th Sep Canon Holland South Bank- responsible for St Peters + St Mary's chapel Grangetown
1885 Opening of St Mary’s School + Chapel
1885-6 Erection of Town Hall Buildings Whitworth Road
1887 The Board School Register of Girls 1887-1914 (2000 pupils)
1887- 20/21st June: Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Celebrations 1889 Parish divided into 3.
1890 - 5th July Third Annual Amateur Athletic Sports Meeting on Jubilee Field Grangetown
The Recent Disturbance At Grangetown
Five of the originators of the recent riot in Grangetown, South Bank, namely :-
Patrick O’Donald, Thomas O’Donald, Martin Norton, Michael Haley and Michael McGuiness were brought before the Middlesbrough County Magistrates this Friday afternoon charged with being disorderly and refusing to quit the Grangetown Hotel. It appeared from the evidence of the landlord that the defendants came into the hotel on Saturday afternoon and created a great disturbance. During the disturbance, glasses were thrown about pretty freely and the defendants refused to clear out when requested to do so. This row in the hotel gave rise to the subsequent riot in the town.
The Bench fined McGuiness 11s and 10s costs and each of the other defendants £2 and 9s costs. The alternative in each instance was one months imprisonment with hard labour.
In another case a female named Hannah Farrell was fined 5s and 11s costs with the alternative of fourteen days hard labour for being drunk and causing a disturbance at Grangetown by throwing a handful of mud and stones in the face of a man who was coming out of the Grangetown Hotel. Researched by Jim White
1884 23rd Apr No Irish Need Apply: Eston Mines.... DE
1884 28th May Local Board of Eston created
1884 16th June Eston Hospital Opens - employees of BV.miners, stlworkers DE
1884 26th June Ancient Footpaths discussed to stop traffic thro Works
1884 1st July First patient at Eston - Samuel Plews Miner of Normanby - DE
1884 2nd July Quarter Sessions: re Police Station to be built..£900 - DE
1884 4th July Prize Fighting - Trespass by Geo Winter and John Ward - + 100 spectators DE
1884 The Board School built.
1885 11th Sep Canon Holland South Bank- responsible for St Peters + St Mary's chapel Grangetown
1885 Opening of St Mary’s School + Chapel
1885-6 Erection of Town Hall Buildings Whitworth Road
1887 The Board School Register of Girls 1887-1914 (2000 pupils)
1887- 20/21st June: Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Celebrations 1889 Parish divided into 3.
1890 - 5th July Third Annual Amateur Athletic Sports Meeting on Jubilee Field Grangetown
1891 First Census for the Streets
1892 MEASLES outbreak Feb - April (St Mary's School closed March 1st) Heavy mortality rate
1892 Miners STRIKE - Steelworkers affected - Hardship abounds
1893 TYPHUS epidemic in Grangetown: 31 cases notified: Vaughan Street 1-12 becomes hospital.
1893 8th Dec John Carey aged 33 dies in Eston Mines ....NED Gazette
1894 New Isolation Hospital completed in Church Lane; Mrs Smith appointed Nurse Matron.
1894 Two Eston UDC & Gtown + South Bank (Normanby)
1897 22 June: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
1898 SMALLPOX Epidemic - 6 Vaughan St Houses used
1899 28th Oct St Matthews Church Foundation Stone laid by Marquess of Zetland
1901 Birth of Horace King in Vaughan Street (Lord Maybray King)
1901 Queen Victoria dies - Longest reigning monarch in history
1892 MEASLES outbreak Feb - April (St Mary's School closed March 1st) Heavy mortality rate
1892 Miners STRIKE - Steelworkers affected - Hardship abounds
1893 TYPHUS epidemic in Grangetown: 31 cases notified: Vaughan Street 1-12 becomes hospital.
1893 8th Dec John Carey aged 33 dies in Eston Mines ....NED Gazette
1894 New Isolation Hospital completed in Church Lane; Mrs Smith appointed Nurse Matron.
1894 Two Eston UDC & Gtown + South Bank (Normanby)
1897 22 June: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
1898 SMALLPOX Epidemic - 6 Vaughan St Houses used
1899 28th Oct St Matthews Church Foundation Stone laid by Marquess of Zetland
1901 Birth of Horace King in Vaughan Street (Lord Maybray King)
1901 Queen Victoria dies - Longest reigning monarch in history
Michael Traynor - Boer War Recruit 1875-1952
My grandfather Michael Traynor born of Irish parents in Middlesbrough was living in 1 Holden Street at a time when very few men were working. So he joined the Durham Light Infantry where he travelled the world to places like India and later to South Africa to fight in the Boer War.
He served in the 1st Batallion DLI in South Africa and possibly Ireland - according to Michael his son - and India - where he acquired a taste for strong curry.
I believe he made curries and indian meals.He also loved mushrooms and collected them from the fields around Eston.
He was a prolific artist and craftsman who worked in many materials including Whitby Jet and was known to have carved a cameo brooch in jet for a neighbour ( Bakery people ) who wanted a picture outline of their child on the brooch. He drew incredible horses and lions with immeasurable ease and drew and coloured two opposing football teams on the paper jacket of one of his son’s schoolbooks- which drew great praise from the teacher - and no doubt from the son’s peers.
He built a wooden scooter for us - as grand children - which was incredibly strong and fast - with pram wheels - which was stolen from 6 Holden Street's back yard the very first night we stored it away after demonstrating its amazing speed to all and sundry. It was obviously too much of a temptation for the envious eyes of neighbouring street kids.
He was a cobbler also,famous for repairing boots and shoes and putting studs in the soles to keep them from wearing out. Watching the sparks flying from the studs was a great sight for others as we slid on them on the pavement.
He was immensely strong - broad and strong - with a fist which we swung upon as children and couldn’t budge.
Some say he climbed lamposts when he’d drunk too much as he relived the nightmare of the Boer War as the Zulus attacked.
He wore moleskin trousers when going to work -as most did in those days.
He did beautiful breakfasts on Saturdays with mushrooms and bacon and during the war when eggs were in short supply had no hesitation in asking for dried eggs from the butcher and he smashed potatoes rather than mashed them.
“Shall I smash ‘em?” he used to say to Michael.
On his chair at home in 111, St Davids Road was a very powerful rectangular magnet which he used to pick up tacks and nails for his cobbling. We were fascinated by it. In the passage was a large framed picture of a number of drawn faces in circles with reference to a United Ireland or similar phrase. I seem to recall that one of the faces was Parnell. According to his son Mick,
" His hands were never still. He used a sharp knife to sculpt wood, jet, leather, brass, tin, ......anything under the sun...to make something beautiful." John O'Neill
My grandfather Michael Traynor born of Irish parents in Middlesbrough was living in 1 Holden Street at a time when very few men were working. So he joined the Durham Light Infantry where he travelled the world to places like India and later to South Africa to fight in the Boer War.
He served in the 1st Batallion DLI in South Africa and possibly Ireland - according to Michael his son - and India - where he acquired a taste for strong curry.
I believe he made curries and indian meals.He also loved mushrooms and collected them from the fields around Eston.
He was a prolific artist and craftsman who worked in many materials including Whitby Jet and was known to have carved a cameo brooch in jet for a neighbour ( Bakery people ) who wanted a picture outline of their child on the brooch. He drew incredible horses and lions with immeasurable ease and drew and coloured two opposing football teams on the paper jacket of one of his son’s schoolbooks- which drew great praise from the teacher - and no doubt from the son’s peers.
He built a wooden scooter for us - as grand children - which was incredibly strong and fast - with pram wheels - which was stolen from 6 Holden Street's back yard the very first night we stored it away after demonstrating its amazing speed to all and sundry. It was obviously too much of a temptation for the envious eyes of neighbouring street kids.
He was a cobbler also,famous for repairing boots and shoes and putting studs in the soles to keep them from wearing out. Watching the sparks flying from the studs was a great sight for others as we slid on them on the pavement.
He was immensely strong - broad and strong - with a fist which we swung upon as children and couldn’t budge.
Some say he climbed lamposts when he’d drunk too much as he relived the nightmare of the Boer War as the Zulus attacked.
He wore moleskin trousers when going to work -as most did in those days.
He did beautiful breakfasts on Saturdays with mushrooms and bacon and during the war when eggs were in short supply had no hesitation in asking for dried eggs from the butcher and he smashed potatoes rather than mashed them.
“Shall I smash ‘em?” he used to say to Michael.
On his chair at home in 111, St Davids Road was a very powerful rectangular magnet which he used to pick up tacks and nails for his cobbling. We were fascinated by it. In the passage was a large framed picture of a number of drawn faces in circles with reference to a United Ireland or similar phrase. I seem to recall that one of the faces was Parnell. According to his son Mick,
" His hands were never still. He used a sharp knife to sculpt wood, jet, leather, brass, tin, ......anything under the sun...to make something beautiful." John O'Neill
Michael Traynor 1895 - Newcastle army training Camp in a tug of war team - front row right.
The Jones Boy in Army Uniform - courtesy of Vincent Jones Canada
I wasn't too sure where to put this picture of three soldiers in very old uniforms - but the man in the middle was a second cousin to Michael Traynor above after marrying his cousin Ann.
I'd be grateful for any army expert to suggest a possible regiment for these young men.
My Grandfather is in centre -Jiffy Jones I once took the original to the curator of the Green Howard's Museum in Richmond - close examination of the collar symbol indicates the Grenadier Guards but I really don't know. I was in the Boro in May I went to see my brother James who is very ill. I flew from the Dominican Republic to NY - London. I was only there over the weekend but I did meet up with my Uncle Percy and my cousin Peter Jones (Wilfs Son).
If you can contact Percy I am sure he has some photos that would be suitable for you, all the original photos I have are back in Canada and I doubt I will be back there for some time, I will complete this project (Gas and Steam Turbine Power Station) in September then after a break I will be in either Thailand or the Philippines for another year or more.
My Grandma was Annie Traynor sister of my Great Uncle Larry. He had a cobblers shop in Bessemer St (I think it was that street. I used to go there when I was a child. Also he used the club opposite the Legion in Victoria Rd , name escapes me, Victoria Club maybe ?? Also Peter Jones has some great photos of my Uncle John when he was playing football around the NE , I have his address in Normanby if you contact him I am sure he will be pleased to help.
Sunday Dinners by Vince Jones
I vividly recall going to Grangetown every Sunday afternoon on the trackless bus from North Ormesby dragging my two brothers with me to collect our pocket money from my Fathers brothers, John, Dave Percy, and Grandad, best time was when the Kings Head closed at 2 oclock and they all came home for Sunday dinner. Grandma Jones always had a roast of beef in the oven besides the black fireplace and the Yorkshires were the best in the world, a slice of beef dripping in gravy was a delight I will always remember - and even now after all these years I insist on a Sunday dinner, which has been difficult at times in countries such as Sumatra Indonesia and China.
Grandad Jones never did tell us much about his family and wasn't until 1998 when I was working on Teeside at the Enron job after being away in Canada and other places for almost 35 years did I find out he had sisters in South Bank.
I lived in South Bank @ Lower Graham st (27) when I married my wife Rita Buckley in 1961, Rita's family were Conway from Grangetown. Rita passed away in 1980.
Keep up the good work John, Best Regards, Vince Jones
Have just browsed your web site, and I find it most interesting. Regarding the Cobbler Larry Traynor. He had his cobblers shop in Stapylton St., It was not Bessemer St. I know that this is correct, as at the time 1944-50ish we lived next door at number 41, It was right opposite where the bombed houses were situated. Larry's workshop would be number 39. Will contact you again later. Alf Cook
I wasn't too sure where to put this picture of three soldiers in very old uniforms - but the man in the middle was a second cousin to Michael Traynor above after marrying his cousin Ann.
I'd be grateful for any army expert to suggest a possible regiment for these young men.
My Grandfather is in centre -Jiffy Jones I once took the original to the curator of the Green Howard's Museum in Richmond - close examination of the collar symbol indicates the Grenadier Guards but I really don't know. I was in the Boro in May I went to see my brother James who is very ill. I flew from the Dominican Republic to NY - London. I was only there over the weekend but I did meet up with my Uncle Percy and my cousin Peter Jones (Wilfs Son).
If you can contact Percy I am sure he has some photos that would be suitable for you, all the original photos I have are back in Canada and I doubt I will be back there for some time, I will complete this project (Gas and Steam Turbine Power Station) in September then after a break I will be in either Thailand or the Philippines for another year or more.
My Grandma was Annie Traynor sister of my Great Uncle Larry. He had a cobblers shop in Bessemer St (I think it was that street. I used to go there when I was a child. Also he used the club opposite the Legion in Victoria Rd , name escapes me, Victoria Club maybe ?? Also Peter Jones has some great photos of my Uncle John when he was playing football around the NE , I have his address in Normanby if you contact him I am sure he will be pleased to help.
Sunday Dinners by Vince Jones
I vividly recall going to Grangetown every Sunday afternoon on the trackless bus from North Ormesby dragging my two brothers with me to collect our pocket money from my Fathers brothers, John, Dave Percy, and Grandad, best time was when the Kings Head closed at 2 oclock and they all came home for Sunday dinner. Grandma Jones always had a roast of beef in the oven besides the black fireplace and the Yorkshires were the best in the world, a slice of beef dripping in gravy was a delight I will always remember - and even now after all these years I insist on a Sunday dinner, which has been difficult at times in countries such as Sumatra Indonesia and China.
Grandad Jones never did tell us much about his family and wasn't until 1998 when I was working on Teeside at the Enron job after being away in Canada and other places for almost 35 years did I find out he had sisters in South Bank.
I lived in South Bank @ Lower Graham st (27) when I married my wife Rita Buckley in 1961, Rita's family were Conway from Grangetown. Rita passed away in 1980.
Keep up the good work John, Best Regards, Vince Jones
Have just browsed your web site, and I find it most interesting. Regarding the Cobbler Larry Traynor. He had his cobblers shop in Stapylton St., It was not Bessemer St. I know that this is correct, as at the time 1944-50ish we lived next door at number 41, It was right opposite where the bombed houses were situated. Larry's workshop would be number 39. Will contact you again later. Alf Cook
The Ledgerwood Family of Grangetown.
One of the first families to live here and the name in the first census of 1881
One of the first families to live here and the name in the first census of 1881
The Ledgerwood family of Grangetown - courtesy of Dennis King - probably taken in the 1890's.
Isabella Ledgerwood age 2 is on the 1881 census for Grangetown.
Isabella Ledgerwood age 2 is on the 1881 census for Grangetown.
The McNicholas Family of Vaughan Street 1898
The McNicholas Family 1898
L-R: James b.1897; Mother: Mary Kenny b. 1863; John b.1893; Annie b.1886; Father: James b.1860; Mary (Cissie) b.1890. Margaret b.1888; Alice b.1896;
Both parents James and Mary formerly Kenny, were immigrants from Counties Mayo and Armagh. Their children were highly intelligent, most becoming teachers and one became a Senator in the U.S. Alice taught at the Farm School for years and was known as Mrs Caherty. Her husband died in the great flu epidemic of 1919 after serving in WW1. Margaret taught at St Mary's also and married Patrick Walsh. They had four daughters and one son
L-R: James b.1897; Mother: Mary Kenny b. 1863; John b.1893; Annie b.1886; Father: James b.1860; Mary (Cissie) b.1890. Margaret b.1888; Alice b.1896;
Both parents James and Mary formerly Kenny, were immigrants from Counties Mayo and Armagh. Their children were highly intelligent, most becoming teachers and one became a Senator in the U.S. Alice taught at the Farm School for years and was known as Mrs Caherty. Her husband died in the great flu epidemic of 1919 after serving in WW1. Margaret taught at St Mary's also and married Patrick Walsh. They had four daughters and one son
Grangetown Schools - newly built Pochin Road Infants and Board School c 1900
1898 SMALLPOX Epidemic - 6 Vaughan St Houses used
1899 28th Oct St Matthews Church Foundation Stone laid by Marquess of Zetland
1901 Birth of Horace King in Vaughan Street (Lord Maybray King)
1901 Queen Victoria dies - Longest reigning monarch in history
1901 Replaced by son King Edward VII - Edwardian era begins
1902 1st Feb St Matthews Church dedicated by Bishop of Sheffield
1905 St Mary’s Church opened - Rev B Kelly clerk of works
1906 Pochin Road Infant School opens
1910 Edward VII dies of pneumonia
1911 22nd June Coronation of King George V - Sports Day & Celebrations
1913 - July 24th - Cllr. Brown Triumphs against Mbro Extension Bill ( Grangetown defeats Boro! )
1914 - July 29th: Donation of Market Square to Grangetown by Bolckow,Vaughan & Co.
1914 - August 4th Outbreak of World War One - Recruitment Fervour
Cleveland House becomes a Naval Hospital during the War.
1915 April 7th - Eston Urban District Council established
1917 June : King George V visits Smith's Dock
1918 June - July : Spanish flu epidemic hits area
1918 Nov 11.11 End of War - Great Casualties - See Monument
1918 Right To Vote for Women Over 30
1919 UNEMPLOYMENT
1920 Cleveland House becomes Council Offices
1921 Census population over 7000
1921 April 1st National Coal Strike
1921 Building of Trunk Rd to Redcar Begins
1922 IRA blow up Records Office - Census Records destroyed.
1924 Public access to Hills after EDC buys 400 acres for recreational purposes
1926 General Strike
1928 Equal Voting Rights for Women
1928 North Steel Plant Closed
1929 New Owners Dorman, Long & Co replace Bolckow, Vaughan & Co
1930 Carnival House Raffle by British Legion
1933 Visit of Prince George to see Self Help Programme of Work?
1936 Lyric Cinema Opens
1937 North Steel Plant Re-opened by Dorman Long & Co
1937 Coronation of King George V1 + Queen Elizabeth
1939 Sep 3 Outbreak of World War Two
1939 Oct: Introduction of Identity Cards Rationing Begins
1940 Aug: Nine people in Grangetown killed in air raids
1942 Jan: Dornier Bomber crashes at Clay Lane
1942 June 5th: Delayed action bomb lands in St Peter's RC School
1945 End of World War II
1948 Rationing Ends?
1949 Eston Mines Close - Barnaby Moor cottages crumbling due to subsidence
1952 End of Identity Cards
1964 Tees Dock opened: £2m: 5 deepwater berths 600ft long
1968 Shell Oil Refinery established: £23m
1974 Eston joins Langbaurgh District of Cleveland County - No enthusiasm as rates increase.
1899 28th Oct St Matthews Church Foundation Stone laid by Marquess of Zetland
1901 Birth of Horace King in Vaughan Street (Lord Maybray King)
1901 Queen Victoria dies - Longest reigning monarch in history
1901 Replaced by son King Edward VII - Edwardian era begins
1902 1st Feb St Matthews Church dedicated by Bishop of Sheffield
1905 St Mary’s Church opened - Rev B Kelly clerk of works
1906 Pochin Road Infant School opens
1910 Edward VII dies of pneumonia
1911 22nd June Coronation of King George V - Sports Day & Celebrations
1913 - July 24th - Cllr. Brown Triumphs against Mbro Extension Bill ( Grangetown defeats Boro! )
1914 - July 29th: Donation of Market Square to Grangetown by Bolckow,Vaughan & Co.
1914 - August 4th Outbreak of World War One - Recruitment Fervour
Cleveland House becomes a Naval Hospital during the War.
1915 April 7th - Eston Urban District Council established
1917 June : King George V visits Smith's Dock
1918 June - July : Spanish flu epidemic hits area
1918 Nov 11.11 End of War - Great Casualties - See Monument
1918 Right To Vote for Women Over 30
1919 UNEMPLOYMENT
1920 Cleveland House becomes Council Offices
1921 Census population over 7000
1921 April 1st National Coal Strike
1921 Building of Trunk Rd to Redcar Begins
1922 IRA blow up Records Office - Census Records destroyed.
1924 Public access to Hills after EDC buys 400 acres for recreational purposes
1926 General Strike
1928 Equal Voting Rights for Women
1928 North Steel Plant Closed
1929 New Owners Dorman, Long & Co replace Bolckow, Vaughan & Co
1930 Carnival House Raffle by British Legion
1933 Visit of Prince George to see Self Help Programme of Work?
1936 Lyric Cinema Opens
1937 North Steel Plant Re-opened by Dorman Long & Co
1937 Coronation of King George V1 + Queen Elizabeth
1939 Sep 3 Outbreak of World War Two
1939 Oct: Introduction of Identity Cards Rationing Begins
1940 Aug: Nine people in Grangetown killed in air raids
1942 Jan: Dornier Bomber crashes at Clay Lane
1942 June 5th: Delayed action bomb lands in St Peter's RC School
1945 End of World War II
1948 Rationing Ends?
1949 Eston Mines Close - Barnaby Moor cottages crumbling due to subsidence
1952 End of Identity Cards
1964 Tees Dock opened: £2m: 5 deepwater berths 600ft long
1968 Shell Oil Refinery established: £23m
1974 Eston joins Langbaurgh District of Cleveland County - No enthusiasm as rates increase.