The old road from Norton to Billingham with Billingham Bank in the distance, is shown here c1928. A narrow country lane across Billingham Bottoms at this time this turnpike route had itself been a replacement in 1789 for the old track used for many centuries get from Billingham to Stockton. Within two years the road would be modernised and widened as part of the improving of roads to and from the new ICI factory at Billingham. Note the very desirable detached white houses in the distance - they were built for the directors of the new factory.