Would you like to introduce yourself? Hello! I’m Anjalee Burrows, also known as ‘Anjalee Bee’. I’m a freelance illustrator, based in Middlesbrough, currently specialising in children’s books, stationery and clothing designs. What’s the story behind your artwork and you becoming an artist? Illustration has always been a part of my identity, and I’ve been very... Continue Reading →
Project Mimazina
In these challenging times, it’s very important to stay together and connect with one another. The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern art in association with the Foundation Press are eager to announce the Mimazina online publication. At its core, this is a digital community journal where people from Tess Valley can share their stories. What is... Continue Reading →
Project Baker Street Kitchen
What does Teesside mean to you? I am from Sheffield originally and moved up to Teesside 10 years ago. I have worked in different parts of Tees Valley, Darlington, Yarm and Middlesbrough. I feel really privileged to call Teesside my home now, its such an amazing place to be, I wouldn’t be who I am... Continue Reading →
Project Bentley’s Coffee Shop
What does Teesside mean to you? Teesside is home. I was born here, raised here and will probably remain here. It’s a beautiful part of the world. We have so much even, though we are portrayed as having little. The outside opinion is so wrong. We have more green open space than most. We have... Continue Reading →
Project Bohw Pottery
Project Middlesbrough sat down and chatted with the owner of the Independent Teesside Business Bohw Pottery company to find the story behind their business. What does Teesside mean to you? Teesside is the where I have lived for the past 25 years so it really is my home. I was brought up not too far... Continue Reading →
Project Petite Prosecco Company
Project Middlesbrough sat down and chatted with the owner of the Independent Teesside Business Petite Procescco company to find the story behind their business. What does Teesside mean to you? The Teesside Area Is where I grew up, having lived here throughout my childhood and adult life I've watched the progression of the area develop... Continue Reading →
My Visit to the Black Path
Artists Foundation Press have spent the past year working with people in South Bank, Middlesbrough. Their artwork ‘Notes On The Black Path’, located along the public footpath off Old Station Road, is a large collage celebrating the historical route known as ‘The Black Path’ and the nearby community of South Bank. Opportune path for work to the... Continue Reading →
Project Salt Steel Brewing Co
What does Middlesbrough mean to you? Middlesbrough and the Teesside area holds a very special place in my heart. I am originally from a town in the North West called Northwich. Around 8 years ago I met my now wife and would drive up to Middlesbrough every other weekend. I would look forward to coming... Continue Reading →
Project Joe Ramsey Music
What does Teesside, Middlesbrough mean to you?A lot! Being born and bred from Middlesbrough and growing up in the surrounding areas, has made me realise that it's the absolute gem of the North East! Such a wonderful place with even nicer people.What’s your message to anyone in Teesside wanting to get into the music scene?Go to... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: How to keep your kids happy and learning during school closures
Sunita Ghosh Dastidar is a former secondary science teacher and masters student in Science Communication at Imperial College London. @sunitadastidar See more of her content at sunitainscience.wordpress.com Schools across the UK are closed for an indefinite period of time. How can you keep your kids entertained during lockdown? Millions of children are off school due... Continue Reading →
Project The little gin palace
What does Teesside mean to me? Teesside is home to me and where I have lived my entire life. I am proud to be a Teessider and want to shout about all the fantastic local businesses and products they create. Why do you think independent businesses are so important for an area like Teesside? Independent... Continue Reading →
Middlesbrough Five golden signing of 2004
I can remember Middlesbrough season 2004/05 season all though I was only 9 years old at time I always see that season along withe 05/06 season has Middlesbrough glory years winning the league cup in 2004 to reaching the UFEA cup final in 2006 finishing 7th place in 2007, watching players like Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink... Continue Reading →
10 things to do in Tees Valley when lockdown is over
We are all asking the same question during these strange times - what is the first thing we will be we do once it’s all over and everything is back to normal. If you’re unsure of what you’re planning to do, there is no need to worry, we have put a guide together packed with... Continue Reading →
Project Nat Moss Middlesbrough Artist
I would like to introduce myself as a 33 year old local Middlesbrough artist, a wife and a mother to 6 beautiful children. My children inspire me every day with my art, as nothing in the world could compare to making my children proud of me. What does Middlesbrough mean to you? Middlesbrough means alot... Continue Reading →
VE Day in Middlesbrough
Stanley Hollis and his family in Middlesbrough Stanley was the only winner of VC on D-day in 1944. Middlesbrough ARP Wardens The Front of Evening Gazette on VE Day Linthorpe Road on VE Day 1945 Albert Park VE Day Harry Carter Middlesbrough born solider who served in the Green Howard’s during WW2 The Northern Echo... Continue Reading →