Where did your ancestors live - North-East - Hull
Below is some genealogy information and websites about the history and social geography of York.
North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West, Midlands, London, East Anglia
Description: Located in North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough sits on the River Tees. Traditionally part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it became part of Teeside in 1968. In 1974 Middlesbrough was made part of Cleveland which was abolished in 1996. Middlesbrough became a unitary authority within North Yorkshire. In 1801 Middlesbrough was just a hamlet with on 25 people in it. Soon after, work began to make it a port and in 1830 was connected to the rail network. The dock was built in the 1840s and in the 1850s ironstone discovered nearby. Iron foundries sprang up and produced pig-iron. Steep production (which helped build the Sydney Harbour Bridge) also began shortly afterwards. In 1874 rock salt was found and extracted. Later Middlesbrough built several shipyards.
Websites:
- Genuki: Hull.
- East Yorkshire Family History Society
- East Yorkshire Local History Society
- Heroes of Hull
- East Riding Archives and Local Studies
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