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Dist:0.1km<br/>Formerly named 'Erdely' this building was the birthplace of Ernest W. Hornung, brother-in-law to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, friends with George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde and an eminent author in his own right. Perhaps his most well known works are the Raffles stories. Raffles was a likeable gentlemanly rogue and have been made into a number of films: a silent movie in 1917 and later a remake in 1930. In 1939 David Niven played Raffles with Olivia de Havilland as his leading lady. Hornung's friendship with Oscar Wilde was close but became strained after Wilde was disgraced. Although Hornung's son was christened Oscar only days after Wilde was imprisoned. Ernest Hornung published under 'E.W. Hornung' and it is reported that a mix up with the initials on one occasion lead his friend Wilde to stress upon the importance of being Ernest. Whether this lead Wilde to a title for his most famous play is speculation. This photo is of the rear of the building taken from a small housing estate built on the former grounds of the house. The front aspect from Marton Road is now obscured by trees.
©Mick Garratt
Dist:0.4km<br/>With Berwick Hills behind.
©Mick Garratt
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©JThomas
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©JThomas
Dist:0.5km<br/>This photograph shows a view of St Joseph's church in Middlesbrough. The church is located near the junction of Marton Road and Park Road South. The picture was taken from the opposite side of the road looking in a north-westerly direction towards the sports stadium.
©Philip Barker
Dist:0.6km<br/>Apparently due for replacement in 2009 but the clock tower will remain.
©Mick Garratt
Dist:0.7km<br/>On the occasion of a young athletes meeting.
©Mick Garratt
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©Mick Garratt
Dist:0.8km<br/>This photograph shows a view of the north end of the athletics track at Clairville Sports Stadium in Middlesbrough. The picture was taken looking in an north-easterly direction towards Grove Hill. Some of the houses on Clairville Road can just be seen in the background of the picture.
©Philip Barker
Dist:0.8km<br/>Middlesbrough fire station, Park Road South, Middlesbrough, Cleveland
©Kevin Hale
Dist:0.8km<br/>These used to be the Firemen's houses, the fire station tower is behind the row.
©Mike Guess
Dist:0.8km<br/>Linthorpe
©Darren Haddock
Dist:0.9km<br/>Soon to move to the new site at Middlehaven [[[687180]]]. This building will no doubt be demolished.
©Mick Garratt
Dist:0.9km<br/>Albert Park was donated to Middlesbrough by local ironmaster Henry Bolchow. It was opened in 1868 and named after Prince Albert the late husband of Queen Victoria.
©Mick Garratt
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©JThomas

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