A three-hour Zumbathon was held at Rovers rugby ground at West View in aid of Hartlepool and District Hospice in 2012. Did you take part?A three-hour Zumbathon was held at Rovers rugby ground at West View in aid of Hartlepool and District Hospice in 2012. Did you take part?
A three-hour Zumbathon was held at Rovers rugby ground at West View in aid of Hartlepool and District Hospice in 2012. Did you take part?

15 retro photos of West View in Hartlepool - from floods to a much-loved pub

Remember when West View flooded in 2010? Or when we finally said goodbye to a popular pub?
By Chris Cordner
Published 20th Jan 2020, 04:45 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2020, 09:25 BST

Why not re-live those moments and many more with our nostalgic look at 15 archive photos from the area

We’ve got views from the primary school, care home and advice centre.

There’s fancy dress and fundraising, VIP visits and sporting highlights.

Take a look and see how many of these scenes bring back happy memories.

The Brus Arms was a familiar sight for anyone visiting the West View area, until its demolition in 2009.

1. Brus Arms

The Brus Arms was a familiar sight for anyone visiting the West View area, until its demolition in 2009. Photo: DP

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Talented town singer Michael Rice joined pupils at West View Primary School for a photo in 2013. Are you in the picture?

2. Michael Rice with pupils at West View Primary School

Talented town singer Michael Rice joined pupils at West View Primary School for a photo in 2013. Are you in the picture? Photo: Frank Reid

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Council workers block gateways with sandbags as floods hit West View in 2013.

3. Floods in 2013

Council workers block gateways with sandbags as floods hit West View in 2013. Photo: HM

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West View can be seen near the Steetley plant in this aerial view from 2009.

4. An aerial view

West View can be seen near the Steetley plant in this aerial view from 2009. Photo: TC

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