17 photos to take you back in time to Hartlepool's Rossmere through the decades

By Madeleine Raine

Published 24th Aug 2024, 15:13 BST

Updated 24th Aug 2024, 15:46 BST

Rossmere has long since been a social hub frequented by people from all over Hartlepool.

Having photographed the area’s many faces over the years, the Hartlepool Mail has decided to share these photos from our archives.

5. Christmastime

Youngsters are pictured taking part in the nativity play at Rossmere South Sure Start centre in 2008. Photo: TC

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6. Happy birthday

Sure Start celebrates its first birthday in 2003. Photo: DW

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7. Friends of Rossmere

Friends of Rossmere Park pose for a photo in 2003. Photo: LH

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8. Town crier

Hartlepool's town crier rings his bell at Rossmere Park to promote a candle carol service in 2006. Photo: Frank Reid

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