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| − | '''Stockton on Tees''' is an industrial town in [[County Durham]], north-east [[England]], located on the [[River Tees]]. It achieved renown as being the first terminus of the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]], the world's first public railway to employ steam locomotives; and is also famous for its High Street, which, doubling as a market place, is the widest in England. [[Harold Macmillan]] was [[MP]] for Stockton | + | '''Stockton on Tees''' is an industrial town in [[County Durham]], north-east [[England]], located on the [[River Tees]]. It achieved renown as being the first terminus of the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]], the world's first public railway to employ steam locomotives; and is also famous for its High Street, which, doubling as a market place, is the widest in England. [[Harold Macmillan]] was [[MP]] for Stockton 1924-29 and 1931-45, and his experiences in the depression-hit town helped to mould his centrist brand of Conservatism. When he was enobled, he chose to take the title Earl of Stockton. |
[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]. | [[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:41, April 4, 2008
Stockton on Tees is an industrial town in County Durham, north-east England, located on the River Tees. It achieved renown as being the first terminus of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world's first public railway to employ steam locomotives; and is also famous for its High Street, which, doubling as a market place, is the widest in England. Harold Macmillan was MP for Stockton 1924-29 and 1931-45, and his experiences in the depression-hit town helped to mould his centrist brand of Conservatism. When he was enobled, he chose to take the title Earl of Stockton..