We take a look back here at some that made an impression but are no longer in operation like the Jacksons Landing shopping mall.
Navigation Point at the heart of the Marina has also seen its fair of shops and restaurants come and go.
How many of these do you remember?
See more: Middleton Grange shops we have lost
1. Springs
The Springs health club at the Highlight retail park on Hartlepool Marina. The site is still a gym but under a different name. Photo: Picture by Tom Yeoman.
2. Inside Springs
The lounge of the former Springs offered good views across the marina. Photo: WOOD
3. The Lotus Garden
The Lotus Garden was a popular restaurant on Navigation Point. Photo: TC
4. Inside the Lotus Garden.
The restaurant's well-known owner David Nin in his trademark white suit and some of his staff. Photo: GW
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