Longhill

Settlement in Durham

England

Longhill

Hartlepool Bus Station â 1971 Although the modern Transport Interchange is on much the same site, the whole area has been developed out of recognition as a result of the construction of the modern A179, and the house in the background no longer exists.

Trimdon Motor Services was one of many independent operators serving the Durham coalfields with quite a substantial network of services, and one of the few to survive potential takeover by United Automobile service and the immediate aftermath of deregulation in 1986. The bus is a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork.

This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761">Link</a> — Hartlepool Bus Station â 1971 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Longhill is a small village located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of Durham city center, Longhill is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 500 people. It boasts a close-knit community, where residents often engage in various social activities and events. Longhill is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with neighbors frequently organizing gatherings and supporting local initiatives.

The landscape around Longhill is characterized by rolling hills, green fields, and charming woodlands. This makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts, who can enjoy scenic walks, cycling, and horse riding in the surrounding areas. The village also benefits from being close to the River Wear, offering opportunities for fishing and water activities.

Longhill is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services providing easy access to Durham and other neighboring areas. The village does not have its own primary school or shops, but there are excellent educational facilities and amenities available in nearby towns, ensuring convenience for residents.

Overall, Longhill is a picturesque and close-knit village that offers a tranquil and rural lifestyle. With its beautiful surroundings, friendly community, and convenient location, it is a desirable place to live for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still being within reach of urban amenities.

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Longhill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.67342/-1.2076999 or Grid Reference NZ5131. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hartlepool Bus Station â 1971

Although the modern Transport Interchange is on much the same site, the whole area has been developed out of recognition as a result of the construction of the modern A179, and the house in the background no longer exists. Trimdon Motor Services was one of many independent operators serving the Durham coalfields with quite a substantial network of services, and one of the few to survive potential takeover by United Automobile service and the immediate aftermath of deregulation in 1986. The bus is a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Church Street, Hartlepool â 1971

Despite major redevelopment of Church Square and Church Street, this particular row of buildings has survived intact. The Devon was a bar, apparently in the basement, which appears to have had a less than salubrious reputation by the 1970s. The bus is Hartlepool Corporation 81, a Daimler CVG6 with Roe bodywork new in 1953, so already long in the tooth for a municipal bus. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Church Street West, Hartlepool â 1971

The buildings visible are little changed, although the scenery has changed dramatically, the road, with Church Square beyond, now being a traffic free open space Link . The bus is Hartlepool Corporation 36, one of a batch of 5 Leyland Leopards with ECW bodywork. They were the first ECW bodies delivered to a non-BTC operator after Leyland had taken a 25% share in ECW in 1965. The front end design was non-standard and as far as I am aware was unique to these 5 buses. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Stockton Street, Hartlepool â 1971

The shop proclaims 'Shop at Binns', and perhaps the most unusual feature of the picture is that the bus does not carry the same slogan on the front above the destination. The slogan was almost ubiquitous on double-deck buses throughout the north east. Binns was a chain of large department stores based in Sunderland but which then spread across the north east and later further afield. Following takeover by House of Fraser in 1953, stores from other taken-over companies were often given the Binns name. The name ceased to be used after 2006 when the ownership of House of Fraser changed. In the distance is the tower of the Co-operative department store Link . The bus is Hartlepool Corporation 28, a Leyland PD2 with Roe bodywork new in 1965. It was the last double deck bus to be purchased by the corporation. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

The Staincliffe Hotel

Seafront hotel on The Cliffe. The hotel has named its dining room the 'Darwin Room', a reference to John Darwin who lived nearby in nos. 3 & 4 and is notorious for faking his death in an apparent canoeing accident off Seaton Beach in 2002. NZ5230 : Nos. 3&4 The Cliff, Seaton Carew

Graham Hogg

Nos. 3&4 The Cliff, Seaton Carew

Where fraudster John Darwin lived. Darwin is notorious for faking his death in an apparent canoeing accident off Seaton Beach in 2002. Link

Graham Hogg

West Harbour.

Hartlepool.

steven ruffles

PSS Wingfield Castle

At the 'Historic Quay' museum, a former River Humber ferry

Kevin Waterhouse

Historic Quay Entrance

Naval gun exhibit with historic quayside buildings behind and the masts of HMS Trincomalee

Kevin Waterhouse

Hartlepool, 79 Grange Road

The benchmark is cut into the boundary wall of this property which is on the south side of Grange Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, 79 Grange Road

There is a benchmark cut into the boundary wall of this property which is on the south side of Grange Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Grange Road Methodist Church

According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut into the left end of the small boundary wall alongside the access ramp. Nothing was found.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, St Paul's Church

The benchmark is cut into the boundary and roadside wall of the church which is on the south side of Grange Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, St Paul's Church

There is a benchmark cut into the boundary and roadside wall of the church which is on the south side of Grange Road. The mark is cut into a coping stone.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Cleveland College

The benchmark is cut into the north facing wall of the brick building on the east side of Stockton Street. The building has been the town's library and is now part of Cleveland College, Art and Design.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Cleveland College

There is a benchmark cut into the north facing wall of the brick building on the east side of Stockton Street. The building has been the town's library and is now part of Cleveland College, Art and Design.

Mel Towler