Hart Lane, and the area around it, has everything from a school to reservoir, and a golf club to a nearby pub.
It has meant many archive photographs for the Hartlepool Mail and here are just a few.
Take a closer look at our latest retro spotlight on the streets of the town.
1. An old view of Hart Lane
A view of Hart Lane at its junction with Serpentine Gardens showing Leeming Garage. Photo: HM
2. Jumping for joy in 2012
Sacred Heart Primary School pupils jump for joy with their medals for taking part in the talent competition. Who remembers this from eight years ago? Photo: FRANK REID
3. The bulldozers move in
Demolition work in Hart Lane in 2007. Remember this? Photo: TC
4. Facing closure
The post office on the corner of Hart Lane and Thornhill Gardens was facing closure in 2004. Were you a regular user of it? Photo: LH