Its a question many Teessiders may wonder where does our traditional Teesside dish come from where did it start what's the story behind the famous parmo ,Teesside's favourite takeaway ? As it’s local history month it only seems right to look at the history and origin of Teesside’s most famous food dish the parmo ,... Continue Reading →
The Eston war mural
Philip Meadows is a local Teesside artist based in Middlesbrough who focuses his painting on his childhood memories growing up in Middlesbrough in the 1960s. I caught up with Philip to find out more behind his latest artwork the Eston war mural. Mural Story What's the story behind the mural? I was asked by the... Continue Reading →
Gone Tomorrow Teesside latest musical talent
Chloe Tempestoso the founder of Project Middlesbrough caught up with Elliot from local Tees band Gone Tomorrow about starting band during lockdown and their plans for 2021. Would like to introduce yourselves to the Project Middlesbrough readers ? We are Gone Tomorrow, a young alternative rock band from Stockton-on-Tees with all members aged from 16-19.... Continue Reading →
Boro breakdown Podcast Interview
Would you like to introduce yourself? We’re Jonny, Dana and Elliott, otherwise known as The Boro Breakdown Podcast. We’re three big Boro fans that condense all the matchday chatter into a pod. Can you tell us about how the Boro Breakdown Podcast started? The Boro Breakdown started around the time Jonny was writing match previews... Continue Reading →
Why I’m proud to be from Teesside
Being a young woman from Middlesbrough, I have finally accepted – at the age of 26 – that there will always be people who speak negatively about our area…whether that’s Teesside's themselves, people from down south or the national media trying to portray us in a bad light. Middlesbrough has been reported as the worst... Continue Reading →
The Northern Creator
Firstly would you like to introduce yourself, tell us a bit about your business ? Hi! My name is Sarah Goodwin, I'm an artist based in Middlesbrough and I created a small business called The Northern Creator. It specialises in commissioned artwork and design, mainly focusing on prints, wall art and cards; with each piece... Continue Reading →
ELEANOR BRENNAN THE FINGERS THUMBS AND THE SPACES INBETWEEN EXHIBITION
Ellie Brennan Brings a Parmo & Chips Rug plus much more the Extension of The Fingers thumbs and the spaces inbetween Exhibition at Eston Arts Centre in Middlesbrough from 8th October till the 31st October. The Middlesbrough born artist who studied at Manchester Fine Art graduate who also studied at Teessides Northern school of art... Continue Reading →
Does Middlesbrough really deserve its bad reputation?
Why is does Middlesbrough get such a bad reputation from the national media and the rest of the UK in general, been a young 25 year old women living here, I'm Middlesbrough born and bred in Acklam Middlesbrough, since a young age of 9/10 I have always wondered why we are seen as such an... Continue Reading →
Turtle Dust The Teesside Artist
What’s the story behind your article and you becoming an artist ? Just to confirm I'm not an actual turtle, or made of dust but I do have aspirations to become an amphibious superhero but I'm not keen on getting wet and lycra, take it or leave it! With me? I don't like to call... Continue Reading →
They Saw It Coming: Teesplan 60 years on
The story of the 1960s idea that predicted the future - and the explosive scandal that ended it For a hundred years, our region was the steel capital of the world. Steel forged in Tees furnaces found its way into the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and weaved across the Victoria Falls. When Churchill’s war cabinet met... Continue Reading →
Project Kev Forth a Teesside Photographer
Would you like to introduce yourself? Hi Kev Forth, just the wrong side of 50. married for 29 years with one daughter Evie who is 11. II run a Childrens bedding and bean bag company in Middlesbrough and am a part time photographer. Tell us a bit about how you got into Photography? I started... Continue Reading →
Project Abby and Owen
Project Middlesbrough sat down and chatted with local Teesside artists duo Abby and Owen to talk about their new partnership. Abbey, what’s your favourite landmark in Middlesbrough?My favourite landmark is the iconic Transporter Bridge. It’s such a striking and dynamic structure. We currently sell prints of an original illustration of the Transporter Bridge on our... Continue Reading →
Project The Sweet Apron
Would you like to introduce yourself? Hi, I am Arwa a mum to 2 year old Isaac. I am an accountant, currently on a career break and a professional personal trainer with a passion for fitness. However, my love lies in making (and eating ) desserts. What’s the story behind The Sweet Apron ? Setting... Continue Reading →
Eat out to help out scheme in Middlesbrough
The Governments Eat out to help out scheme is running through the whole month of August across the UK. The scheme offers customers 50 per cent off there meal and non alcoholic drink for the value of up to £10 per person from Monday to Wednesday until the 31 August. Here at Project Middlesbrough we... Continue Reading →
Project Stephen Docherty Artist
Project Middlesbrough sat down and chatted to local artist and musician Stephen Docherty to talk all things to do with his artwork and Middlesbrough. Would you like to introduce yourself ? My name is Stephen Docherty. Born and grazed in Middlesbrough. 35 year old and fast getting older. Whats the story behind your artwork and... Continue Reading →