Bishopton Collection

Stockton-on-Tees Bishopton Lane early 1900s

Princess Diana visiting Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, Bishopton, Refrewshire, Scotland Picture taken 2nd October 1983

Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1

Renfrewshire PA7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Renfrewshire PA7 5

Ripon HG4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ripon HG4 2

Stratford-on-Avon CV37 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stratford-on-Avon CV37 0

The Blue Bell Inn, Bishopton, County Durham
The Blue Bell Inn, Bishopton, Stockton, near Darlington, County Durham, England. Date: 1961

Bruce Bairnsfather in his workroom at Bishopton
Bruce Bairnsfather, soldier cartoonist, best known for his creation, Ole Bill, in The Bystander, pictured at work in his workroom at Bishopton, Avon during leave. Date: 1916

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Discover the rich history of Bishopton, a charming village straddling the borders of County Durham and Stockton-on-Tees. In the early 1900s, Bishopton Lane was a bustling hub of activity, connecting the nearby towns of Stockton-on-Tees (TS21 1) and Renfrewshire (PA7 5) in the North East and Ripon (HG4 2) in the South West. Princess Diana's visit to the Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers in Stockton-on-Tees (TS21 1) in 1993 left a lasting impact on the village, bringing international attention to its resilient community. Take a stroll down memory lane at The Blue Bell Inn (Bishopton, County Durham), a historic pub that has stood the test of time, or explore the creative mind of renowned British cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather, in his workroom at Bishopton. Meanwhile, in Stratford-on-Avon (CV37 0), another town with a connection to Bishopton, the famous Bard's words continue to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world. Join us in Bishopton as we celebrate its unique history, community, and connections to the wider world.