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.
25. University Hospital of Hartlepool
Dwane Douglas and Brian Minton with staff at the University Hospital of Hartlepool's chemotherapy unit. Photo: Other, third party
26. Summerhill Country Park
Cutting the ribbon to officially open the new cafe at Summerhill Country Park in 2018 by Jill Harrison (centre), director of adult and community services for Hartlepool Borough Council, helped by cafe staff Robert Leighton and Faith Featherstone. Photo: Kevin Brady
27. Chip Pizza
Shah Shabazi, owner of Chip Pizza, in Belle Vue Way, with staff members Camron Sals, Amy Hume and Jess Lloyd. Photo: Frank Reid
28. Ladies Room
Ladies Room salon host Look Good Feel Better cancer campaign in 2019. Staff pictured are Michaela Porritt, Eden Miller, salon owner Kirsty Wearmouth, Karen West and Kay Everitt. Photo: Stu Norton