How many of these retro market scenes do you remember?How many of these retro market scenes do you remember?
How many of these retro market scenes do you remember?

10 historic photos of Hartlepool's outdoor market over the years

Hartlepool’s weekly outdoor market is set to return later this month – but were you pictured browsing for bargains in years gone by?
By Chris Cordner
Published 7th Apr 2021, 14:20 BST

We have found a selection of open market scenes in the Hartlepool Mail archives showing everything from stall holders to bargain hunters.

Our jump back in time comes as officials confirmed that the market was on its way back from April 29 after being shut for three months during the pandemic.

See if you can spot someone you know in our archive photos from 1976, 1982, 2004, 2006, 2010, including a couple of scenes from Peterlee’s open market.

A 2004 view of Hartlepool's outdoor market. Can you spot a familiar face?

1. Lots of interest in the stalls

A 2004 view of Hartlepool's outdoor market. Can you spot a familiar face? Photo: TC

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A cold day in March 1973 but these customers didn't mind the weather as they browsed through the stalls.

2. A bustling day at the market

A cold day in March 1973 but these customers didn't mind the weather as they browsed through the stalls. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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Customers pictured at the market in July 2009.

3. Taking a look in 2099

Customers pictured at the market in July 2009. Photo: FLR

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Who do you recognise in this 1989 scene?

4. Back to the late 80s

Who do you recognise in this 1989 scene? Photo: hm

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