Whether it is to film a television show, turn on the town’s Christmas lights or politicians on the election trail, we have delved into the Hartlepool Mail archives to remind ourselves of some of the notable names to have paid us a visit.
17. Eddie Marsan
Actors Eddie Marsan shares a laugh during a break from filming his role in Hartlepool as town conman John Darwin in 2021 TV drama The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. Photo: Stu Norton
18. Rishi Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak smiles as he begins his tour of Hartlepool's Northern School of Art and Northern TV and Film Studios in 2023. Photo: National World
19. Jennie McAlpine
Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine, centre, pictured outside Owton Manor Social Club with some of the members in March 2012. Photo: National World
20. Adam Thomas
Actor Adam Thomas, who played Adam Barton in Emmerdale, with fans before the Christmas lights switch on in Hartlepool in 2017. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid