A Greek Provincial coin of Septimius Severus (193-211). Coins with Greek legends come from the eastern half of the Empire; probably a modern import. The coin was found in March 2014 during water mains works on St Mary's Way.

Standard Theatre was erected in 1874. Built from red brick, the theatre could seat 800 persons. At each side of the stage were changing rooms and propers were houses in a lean to shed behind the building. Mr J Watson of the Criterion Theatrical Company was the proprietor. The theatre closed in 1916. The gable end was demolished and the premises was used as a garage for a bus compnay. It is not a warehouse for an agricultural merchant.

Imperial Theatre and Cinema opened in 1926 built on the site of a building called The Laurels. Although built as a cinema it was also used for live shows, the first production being performed by the Hetton Opera Company. 'Isle of Lost Ships' was the first sound film to be shown on March 4th 1930. In 1960 Stall Cinemas took over the ownership of the Imperial and films came from the offices of the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle. The Imperial closed October 10th 1962 - the last film was 'The Hangman'. Now demolished.

Pavillion Theatre built on land known as the show field off Richard Street by Ralph Barton, salt works owner in 1909. The manager was William Travers of Houghton. The theatre doubled as a cinema. Two films were shown each night. Silent movies were accompanied by live music. The last film to be shown when the Pavillion closed on June 6th 1959 was 'Home after Dark'.

Inn shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1856. In existence since at least 1827.

Inn shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1856. In existence since at least 1827.

A sale notice from 1837 lists the Malter's Arms and Brewery, occupied by Thomas Raine at Bleach Green (HER3210). Raine was still at the brewery in the mid 19th century. The brewery later became a smithy.

Church shown on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1897.

White House shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1856. Gone by 1896.

Brewery shown on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1896. Purchased by Thomas Lamb & Sons 1861 from the late Joseph Love of Durham (not identifiable on the First Edition Plan). Gone by 1939. Lamb & Sons were in business until 1954 when they were bought by Vaux.