Ellison's Shop and Sunderland Terrace (formerly Turnpike Row). The building today is unrecognisable (but still retains the basic shape) and has been converted into a family home It was for sale in 1996 (see left). To view Ellison House as it is today click a thumb below. Click here to see another vintage picture.  Ellison House is on the market today, February 2006. Click here to see details.
 

Jimmy Ellison had the house and shop built on land bought from the Dean and Chapter at Durham for £35 . The family moved here from 20 Station Road, Bill Quay. Elijah Ashman lived in the 'gable end house' on Sunderland Terrace and had a fish and chip shop business on Wardley Lane behind Ellison's. The early Austin motor car in the photograph, was bought for £147  in 1935 and was driven by Susannah. Their daughter Nellie married teacher and councillor, Jack Smith. They had two children Ian and Wendy. Ian retired as a lecturer at Middlesbrough University and went to live in Kelso.