Haverton Hill
Once considered a part of Billingham, Haverton Hill was once a thriving industrial community which has suffered significant depopulation since the 1960s as a result of pollution. It is situated to the north of the River Tees.
Transporter Bridge
Located across the River Tees between Port Clarence and Middlesbrough. We travelled on this when visiting Nana. We went as foot passengers, but cyclists and cars also used the Transporter. Occasionally dad climbed to the top and walked across.
The Post Office
Inside was a huge hall with a row of counters where the cashiers served customers. A shelf ran around the other three walls for customers to use to fill in forms, stick on stamps etc. This left a large open space in the middle, very convenient for children to run around and play games!
Haverton Hill Hotel
Angela's friend lived here.
Entrance to St John's Churchyard
An annual Church fete was held here. I remember entering the Fancy Dress competition wearing a sari Dad had brought back from his visit to India. Angela had a purple one and I orange. We were about six and seven years old.
St John's Church
The Vicarage
Haverton Hill Primary School
This is the front of the school. Down the side we're two gates one into the infant school and the other further down the street, which led to the Juniors.
Children from Haverton Hill Infant School celebrating Harvest Festival in 1968
A map showing the street layout of Haverton Hill in the 1930's. This layout was still recognisable in the 1960's-70's St Vincent Street is the one going right down the middle intersecting all the other streets. My house was in the last section near the fields.
Football at the Bendy Boy in Garden in Marlborough Street
Angela and I in back garden of 47 St Vincent Street
