From clothes to coffee. Businesses which specialised in all of these have featured in the Hartlepool Mail on their opening day launch.
And we have got the proof as the Mail photographers were there to capture all the joy and excitement.
Whether it was BHS or B&M, H&M or New Look, we have them all.
Whether it was BHS or B&M, H&M or New Look, we have them all.
9. A New arrival in 2007
Yes it really was 15 years ago when New Look arrived in town. Photo: LH
10. Over to you
Did these photos bring back memories for you? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: hm