St Hilda's North
On this visit you will learn of the first steam locomotive shipped to Russia and how wolves attacked the convoy. You’ll also hear about a Middlesbrough connection to Mauritius and a little-known story about where LS Lowry really began his famous painting.
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St Hilda's South
This visit begins at MIMA where the Lowry painting is currently housed. Here you will hear an outrageous and hilarious story from the painting’s past. Travelling on through the town you’ll hear about an unexplained room beneath the streets and see what existed 120 years ago on the site of the new flats at Boho Court
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Albert Park
Before we go into the park, we hear yet another L.S. Lowry story. As we enter the park you’ll hear the mystery of the undead soldier. This walk currently ends at the Roller-skate Rink but there are plans to make it a circular walk.
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Up The Boro
Hear how Middlesbrough Football Club club was formed in a pub "over the border" accompanied by a tripe supper (or was it?). A fascinating (and sometimes humorous) story of the early days from the first kickabout (Albert Park) and how the club grew to what it is now
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