Retirement Properties Spotlight in Billingham

Billingham is thought to derive its name from 'Billa's' people who settled here in the 7th century. St Cuthberts parish church has a distinguished Anglo-Saxon tower built in the 10th century and the old village is centred here. In the early 20th century ICI ( Imperial Chemical Industries) became a major employer and the town expanded. Billingham Beck Valley Country Park is a local nature reserve formed from reclaimed industrial land. The town has a good range of shops and services and more comprehensive facilities are available at Middlesbrough about three miles away.