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morning all :o)
busy day yesterday as june`s mum is starting to get quite confused of late .yesterday morning she phoned at 6.30 to ask june whom she thought was her sister liz whose been gone 25 years now ,if the kids where ready for school .june had to talk to her for 10 mins or so and explain that she was her youngest daughter and that she had no kids now that went to school .then she phoned june`s sister and asked the same .when we went down a bit later she could`nt remember that she had done it and wanted to know what all the fuss was about .at 88 i think it is probably old age but i worry as she has been like a second mum to me and not many men can say they get on with their mother in law like i do with jenny .
anyways will catch up today :o)..this was taken sunday whilst on our amble through the country .it is thorpe thewles old station buildings now turned into a tea room and gift shop .there is some history i`ve found below .
thanks for looking and take care
mick
Thorpe Thewles was a small country station located on the Stockton and Castle Eden branch of the North East Railway approximately 5 miles north of Stockton-on-Tees and slightly northeast of the village it served. The line was opened for traffic by 1882.
The branch itself was an important part of the railway network, taking pressure off the heavily used routes around the Stockton area. There was never a great potential for passenger revenue, as the communities served were quite small. Around the turn of the nineteenth century Thorpe Thewles itself only had a population of around 300. Nevertheless, in the 1930's, the branch was provided with 5 trains a day in each direction between Stockton and Wellfield.
The bulk of traffic was coal, together with materials for the regional industries especially shipbuilding. The line connected Teesside with Sunderland and Tyneside. Hay, livestock and clover were the usual goods cargo handled by the station, and there were coal drops to serve the surrounding community.
Thorpe Thewles station closed to passengers on 2nd November 1931, and closed for goods traffic on 2nd. April 1951. The line continued to be used for through traffic until 1968.
Comments (34)
beachzz
It's difficult watching the people you love go thru these kinds of thing. She's very lucky you and June live close by and can keep an eye on her. Lovely foto of this old brick building and the history you found makes it even better.
alhak
i just love the brickwork architecture on the english places. wonderful shot Mick. Been ages since I have caught up with you, hope all is well my friend
durleybeachbum
My Ma had Altheimers and I know how difficult it is to watch some you love gradually get more confused. She was my best friend. I have to say though that when I dream about her I only recall the happy times we had, and never any of the unpleasant events. Try saying Thorpe Thewles when you had a few!
phill456
Old age is something we hopefully, will all face and no one really known what is round the corner, perhaps just as well, or we may not go round the corner. Take care my friend. What a quant old building, It looks like it has been nicely renovated. Great capture.
MaraP
Great shot!! Lovely place and atmosphere!!
JeffG7BRJ
When I first opened this up Mick, I thought who the hell has put a sattalite dish there. Lol. It was the shadow from the old fashioned lamp. I love to see old buildings like this given a new lease of life, they fair polish up well. It's nice to see the edge of the platform still there and looking in good condition as well. The passenger side and goods side both went before Beechams Axe, but I see he eventually killed it off in 1968. Great bit of home work you did Mick. As you know I love it when there's a good narative to go with the image. Superb work you did on this one. Bravo!!!!! Hope Junes mum is OK, and June herself is not too upset.
SapUS59
fantastic old station Mick and you captured it beautifully, excellent work !!
emmecielle
delightful photo!!! :)
Dreamingbee
this is not only an wonderful shot - it is a story of warms and helping loving people .. i wished it would be give more of people like you thx for sharing
Meisiekind
What a beautiful and rustic old place. You did a great job capturing it Mick!! I am sorry to hear about June's mom. Good luck to all of you!!! :)
fredster66
Sorry to hear that about her Mom... very touching. Super shot Mick, great light and presentation!
jeroni
excellent capture my friend
Doriutz
beautiful shot and colors :)
timtripp
great shot mick! hope things are better with you mother-in-law.
ShadowsNTime
Excellent shot Mick, I love the shadows across the walkway. I love the use of this old building. We had one similar where I grew up that had a coffee shop inside way back then, but they tore it down to build a new one for Amtrack which is totally without character. Guess I am stuck in the 50's and 60's:-) and the old buildings that I loved then but it just seems to me that progress could hold just a bit of the past for the historical value...thanks for the history and I sure hope things go well with your mom in law.
LudyMelltSekher
My dear friend,I have no words at the moment................. Precious photo, Impressive!!Congratulations !! A million stars**Thank you so much for your comments.Happy Tuesday. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy
magnus073
So sorry to hear about her Mum and will keep her in my prayers. This is a wonderful image Mick
PD154
Great capture this mate!...The info was a really good read Mick , thanks!
annie5
Great lighting and reflection! Very clear..magnific capture and good luck with your mother-in-law :)
Tuggy
Very beautiful and great capture..Mick sorry to hear about June's mom, my thoughts and prayers for both of you..I know what you mean I love both my husbands parents like they were my own...God bless..Jen
Bossie_Boots
What a beautiful looking place my thoughts are with you for Junes mum i have been through this and i know how hard it is superb work hugs lou x
Optiramma
super color and the tree shadows make for an excellent shot
MrsLubner
A nice clean shot and a nicely kept row of buildings. Very good capture and particularly great since there are no people in it to mess it up. LOL June's mom seems to have a form of dementia. The excuse of "just old age" is not valid. Old age by itself doesn't cause memory problems. At her age, though, a bit of dementia is ok as long as she doesn't forget to turn the gas stove off or go out to get the mail and forget where she lives.
auntietk
Wonderful capture, and thanks for the history to go with. Nicely done! My grandmother got quite senile at that age - I know what it's like - I'm sorry to hear she's becoming more muddled. Take good care, both of you.
Richardphotos
it is a beautiful building Mick and capture. I have a friend that lives in Kentucky and the last time I called him, he was unable to remember me. I must have talked 5 minutes reminding him of things before he could recall. he lives alone also and 77 years old
Mad-Mike
Aww I hope she is ok mick. and this is a very lovely photo you took :-)
lil_t
Excellent capture, Mick! Best of luck with Jenny, I too understand this, it can be a very difficult time. You must embrace the good times and accept those that may not be so! Take Care, Mick and hugs to June and Jenny!
furuta
Beautiful house. wonderful capture!!
flora-crassella
...das ist ein hübsches Gebäude, das Du uns da zeigst!
Maya06
oh, this is a wonderful old station Mick, best wishes for your mum, hugs Maya!!!!