Middlesbrough is the largest town in north-east England, growing rapidly
in the nineteenth century from a small village to a large industrial
settlement on the River Tees built to ship coal from the newly arrived
railways. New industries such as iron and steel production and
shipbuilding followed and the wealth generated in Middlesbrough can be
seen today in its buildings. From the ancient parish churches and manor
houses, through the Victorian industrial age, to the modern galleries,
this exciting and vibrant town has much to offer. Among the remarkable
buildings and structures in this book are the imposing Victorian town
hall, Binns department store, the iconic Transporter Bridge and the
Newport Bridge, the Riverside Stadium, MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of
Modern Art) gallery and many more. Middlesbrough in 50 Buildings
explores the history of this fascinating town through a selection of its
most interesting buildings and structures, from its early pre-industrial
days, its massive development as an industrial settlement and the
changes that have taken place in Middlesbrough in recent years. This
book will appeal to all those who live in Middlesbrough or have an
interest in the town.