Photography student uncovers remains of Hartlepool wartime defences for new book

Hartlepool photography student Joshua Gallantree has produced a new book uncovering remaining Second World War defences in the town.
By Mark Payne
Published 22nd Jul 2022, 04:45 BST
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The 22-year-old made Remnants of War as part of a project with the Northern School of Art.

He took pictures of concrete pill boxes that were manned by soldiers and anti-tank blocks still visible locally.

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Joshua launched the book at a World War Two event at the Heugh Battery Museum where he is a regular volunteer on Saturday.

Joshua Gallantree with a copy of Remnants of War.Joshua Gallantree with a copy of Remnants of War.
Joshua Gallantree with a copy of Remnants of War.

He said: “After the war a lot of the defences were demolished but a handful remain.”

Joshua performs guided museum tours for visitors and helps with school visits.

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The museum published the book which is on sale in its gift shop along with new postcards of the site taken by Joshua.

Joshua signs a copy of his book for a customer at the Heugh Gun Battery's World War Two event last weekend.Joshua signs a copy of his book for a customer at the Heugh Gun Battery's World War Two event last weekend.
Joshua signs a copy of his book for a customer at the Heugh Gun Battery's World War Two event last weekend.
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Manager Diane Stephens said: “We are very proud of him and the contribution he makes to the museum, along with everyone on the volunteer team.”

Remnants of War is priced £5 and proceeds go to the museum.

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