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.
25. Tommy Cannon
Tommy Cannon, right, at Hartlepool Marina with radio celebrity Paul "Goffy" Gough in the summer of 2024. Photo: Other 3rd Party
26. Jimmy Hill
Former Match of the Day presenter Jimmy Hill, right, and then Hartlepool MP Ted Leadbitter were at the Victoria Ground where Hartlepool United entertained Hill's Fulham side in 1994. Photo: Mail
27. Anton du Beke and Erin Boag
Here's Strictly Come Dancing Stars Anton du Beke and Erin Boag pictured at a charity event in Hartlepool's Borough Hall back in 2006. Photo: TC
28. Frankie Vaughan
Singer Frankie Vaughan is pictured visiting Hartlepool Boys Welfare Club in this undated photo from either the 1960s or 1970s. Photo: HM