Hartlepool has seen hundreds of shops come and go over the decades and the Hartlepool Mail has been there to document the lives of those who work at these businesses.
Here then is a snapshot of a small number of Hartlepool workers going about their day-to-day lives across the decades.
5. Wright Bite
Pam Wright, Jill Jefferson and Vicky Emery from the Wright Bite, in Rossmere way in 2015. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Strathmore House
Strathmore House staff members Elaine Willingly and Alison Clark with donated items in 2015. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Hartlepool Families First
Children from Hartlepool Families First have been raising money towards the £7,000 of a new minibus for the group. Staff members pictured are Barbara Jones, Hannah Ord and Janice Lithgo. Photo: Other, third party
8. Fitness Zone
Fitness Zone manager Mark Price with staff members Maxine Donovan, Dominic Miller, Yasmin Barnes and Lynne Noble in 2016. Photo: Frank Reid