We have 9 photos to share with you of the Empire Theatre. It was a fans favourite and stood in Lynn Street.
Max Bygraves, Tommy Trinder and Jimmy Clitheroe were just some of the names to have graced the Empire stage.
Thanks to the Hartlepool Museum Service and Hartlepool Library Service, we can revisit those golden days once more.
1. A 1960s view
A view of the Empire Theatre in the 1960s, showing Curtess Shoes on the corner of Musgrave Street. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
2. Join in with the band
Al Podesta and His Accordian Band performing at the Empire. Photo : Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
3. Waiting for customers
The foyer of the Empire Theatre in Lynn Street and doesn't it look impressive. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
4. Renara the star of the stage
A photo of stage star Renara who was one of the variety performers at the Empire in 1947. She travelled with her cat Upsy who clocked up 6,000 miles of journeys between venues. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service