Ward: Linthorpe

About Ward: Linthorpe

Linthorpe is a contemporary inner-suburb, and formerly standalone village and township in Middlesbrough, in the borough of Middlesbrough in the ancient Cleveland area of the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, North East England.

The original hamlet, or village of Linthorpe, ran along either side of what now is known as Burlam Road (previously known as Acklam Road) next to Linthorpe Cemetery. In the late 19th century and early 20th century developers bought up much of the surrounding farmland and began to create a suburb of wide tree-lined avenues on which they built individual villas and terraced properties of some decoration and size. A tram service then connected this new desirable area of 'Linthorpe' to the centre of Middlesbrough, where the new residents usually held managerial, or directorship positions.

The suburb of Linthorpe as it is seen now is largely a Victorian and Edwardian incarnation, built up during the town's expansion in that period. It has a wide range of houses from small terraces to large Victorian dwellings. The character of the Linthorpe Village area is said to be exemplary of, and extending upon, that evident in the Victorian terraces in neighbouring wards. Indeed, the main road through Linthorpe, Linthorpe Road, runs directly into Middlesbrough town centre

A grammar school for girls was built with the benefaction of Alderman Kirby and the Carter Bequest Hospital was erected by a bequest from Alderman Carter. The Broomlands, was a home set up for socially deprived children and orphans. The Linthorpe Hotel public house, formerly a doctors surgery and residence, was opened in 1957 and stands within its own original expansive grounds. These grounds once contained a carriage turning circle, vegetable garden, orchard, and lawns. The grounds still possesses many species of mature trees around the perimeter.

On Roman Road, Linthorpe is the Cleveland College of Art & Design.

The area is famous for Linthorpe Art Pottery. The pottery was established in 1879 jointly by Christopher Dresser and John Harrison a local entrepreneur. The pottery firm ran until 1889. The largest collection of the ware in the world can be seen at the local Dorman Memorial Museum.[1]

Chris Rea was born in Linthorpe

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