The Durham Paper Mill chimney was a well-known local landmark and from December 1954, the lettering was lit up in red neon lights at night. The Paper Mill ceased production in 1965 and the chimney was demolished in 1971. Part of the paper mill building is still in use as a wallpaper store in Moreland Street.
This view of Burn Road is looking towards Stranton and the Tesco traffic lights are around the same spot today.(2014)
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
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Durham Paper Mill chimney was built in 1927 and consisted of 250,000 bricks. The first brick was laid by Mr G Renshaw manager at the time on September 9th 1927. The factory had begun production in 1891.
The chimney was demolished in October 1971 although the factory had been closed since 1965.
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