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Darlington, Market Place c.1955
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The Great Market Place, as it was once called, is thought to have been laid out by Bishop Hugh le Puiset in about 1164. Though he was the nephew of King Stephen, Hugh was a Prince-Bishop in the true sense of the word. He entered into secret negotiations with William the Lion of Scotland, granting the Scots army free passage across Durham, and allowed French and Flemish troops to land at Hartlepool. Though the rebellion of 1173 failed, Hugh received only a heavy fine and suffered the temporary indignity of having several castles confiscated by the English crown.

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A Selection of Memories from Darlington

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Darlington

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High Row Toilets
My uncle Maurice Walker installed the pipework for the urinals. He was working for Darlington Borough Council at the time. The urinals were huge, and the pipework was always shiny.
Darlington, High Row 1893
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Added 10 July 2021

High Row Toilets
yes High Row did have gents toilets .two sets of steep steps leading down to wash and brush ups by a toilet attendant also I remember a gents barber had a kiosk down there due to council cutbacks everything now closed and bricked up .Can any one remember a character called Geordy Fawbutt who had stall next to the covered market steps selling winkle's whelks and mussels on small dishes he used to live in Valley ...see more
Darlington, High Row 1893
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Good Old Days
Can anyone remember the sweet shop on corner of Crown Street and Qubeck Street opposite the Empire Cinema it was run by a lady called Daisy . I was working at the Post Office and we were her best customers .On some Sundays my pals and I would go to the matinée at the Empire and when the film ended run up Northgate to catch the evening film at the Gourmont . Can anyone remember the Horsebox at this cinema it was ...see more
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Good Times
I remember staying at a great set of transport digs when I was on long distance work.I always used to stay at"Thelmas"on Commercial Crescent as the food was so good and the beds were comfy.I also remember a crowd of us going to the"Mecca Ballroom"one Saturday night and when we came out of the place the snow was almost ankle deep!As we had to walk uphill wirh leather soles on our shoes,this took a considerable time!!
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