‘Come and ‘ave a go if you think you’re ‘ard enough

“Middlesbrough was never pretty

We had mining industries, until the 80s

We had strong iron and steel industries until the 80s

We had a thriving ship building areas and ports until the 80s

All that has gone but

We still have an instinct for survival.

We still have the ability to rise above all problems.

We still have a strong, vocal and proud working class population.

We have dignity, happiness and pride

We still have a town full of talent.

Boro is not pretty but can be very beautiful

Come to the Heritage Gallery to see for yourself.”