Middlesbrough

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Middlesbrough

Name

Middlesbrough

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Middlesbrough is a port town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in North Yorkshire, England. Originally a small monastic cell consecrated by St Cuthbert, it evolved into a significant industrial coal port during the 19th century. The town's development was heavily influenced by Quaker businessmen who established the Middlesbrough Estate Company.

Statistics

Area

3.88 km²

Population

140,545

Location