I remember what it was like before the CC was constructed, with some interesting old shops. The Record Shop, which moved into the CC, on the ground floor under the Erimus pub, used to be down one of the side streets quite near Jack Hatfields but on the opposite side of the road. On Linthorpe Road there was a small old fashioned sweet shop etc. I used the CC quite a lot, mainly WH Smith and Boots. I used to use the original WH Smith when it was down Linthorpe Road, towards the station, quite near but opposite M&S, and bought my first single,e and LP from their record section on the first floor in about 1966. Before the CC was built there was also a place down a side street which had a huge Scalelectrix type track where you could bring a car and race about four or six others.

brought back a few memories, looking forward to seeing more, well done lads

So lovely to see and hear these old hidden gems that would otherwise be lost to history. Looking forward to the follow-up videos.

@middlesbroughmike1027

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. I went for the photos but the old jingles were an unexpected bonus. I've quite a few more that I'll share in my follow up videos.

I remember the doctors in the cleveland centre. You had to go up in the lift near W.H.Smiths. to the first floor. Afterwards my mam would take me to Sarah's for a bite to eat.

@bobbyfunface4469

14 күн бұрын

Its still there, same staff 😂

Wow you have settled a argument no one believed me they was a sports shop near Sarah's cafe dixon sports there evidence on this awesome!! Would love it if you can find out what happened to all the Christmas display stuff they used under glass lift in the 90s and photos if they still have it in storage loved this trip down memory lane will show me mother 👍🏻👍🏻

@middlesbroughmike1027

8 ай бұрын

It's funny you should say that as I too knew there was a sports shop on that corner (where Costa is now). I couldn't remember the name of it though so I too was chuffed when I found a picture of it. I don't know if you'll recall but it had an upstairs and you accessed it via a spiral staircase in the centre of the unit (sadly gone). The space is still there but it's just storage now. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2. Thanks for watching.

@kadechilds201

8 ай бұрын

@@middlesbroughmike1027 class stuff really appreciate it the town centre so much better those days 💯

@middlesbroughmike1027

3 ай бұрын

​@kadechilds201 just thought I'd let you know that I paid a second visit to the Cleveland Centre archive last week and during my time there I did a little digging in regards to 'Dixon Sports'. I came across what was the upstairs of the unit and the space where the spiral staircase came through the floor can be seen (although it's now filled in with concrete). The side loading door still has the Dixon Sports Logo on it the entire length of the door!

@kadechilds201

3 ай бұрын

@@middlesbroughmike1027 awesome! Love all the content you've posted keep it up 😎