Beaumont-Brown Architects and Pinnacle Conservation Ltd spearheaded the restoration and conservation efforts, in collaboration with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Saltburn Valleys CIO, and Mason Clark. The project, supported by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, safeguards the future of this Grade II listed structure.

Originally constructed in 1856, the building initially served as the entrance portico to the first Barnard Castle railway station. It was relocated to its current site when the station closed in 1867, and christened the Albert Memorial in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s beloved husband who died that same year. It now stands as a prominent feature of Saltburn Valley Gardens. The memorial's relocation was overseen by railway magnate Henry Pease, who ordered its dismantling and reassembly as a centrepiece of his newly developed pleasure gardens. Previously on the Heritage at Risk Register, this grade II listed structure has undergone extensive restoration, made possible by funding from the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

While LUC's involvement in the Albert Memorial's restoration was indirect, through our contribution to the Saltburn Valley Gardens NHLF bid, we were delighted to attend the awards ceremony in Leeds last week to celebrate the achievement of the project team. A huge well done to everyone involved.

The memorial now stands fully restored, offering fabulous views of the valley and coastline beyond, a testament to collaborative efforts in heritage preservation and community stewardship.