Stockton High Street

Stockton's high street is the widest in the country.

Public Art
There have been a variety of public artworks displayed in the high street.



Lighting Columns
Artist Graeme Hopper produced pictorial lighting columns for the high street, which were based on designs made by children at Tilery, St. John's and the Glebe Primary Schools as well as Norton Road and Parkfield Mental Health Centres. The unique characteristics of Stockton, such as the river and outdoor market, were depicted through four metal cut-out lamp posts.

Seating at Dodshon's Fountain
Dodshon’s Fountain on The High Street was a memorial made in 1875 to John Dodshon. Blacksmith Peat Oberon produced the ironwork benches situated beside the fountain.



Racing Ahead
Irene Brown created three sculptures of racing greyhounds, which were originally situated near the high street, that are 'surging ahead with energy' like the town and looking to a better future.



Mosaic
The mosaic, made of 48 pieces of cobble stone near the town hall, was created by Maggy Howarth to reflect Stockton's loop of the River Tees and the flames from the local industry.

Iron Columns
The Iron Columns were located at the entrance to the hidden courtyards of Stockton High Street. Created by Brian Russell, they are made of wrought iron and bear resemblance to reef knots, inspired by the River Tees and its importance in shaping the town.