A selection of Church Street views over the decades, from air raids to department stores.A selection of Church Street views over the decades, from air raids to department stores.
A selection of Church Street views over the decades, from air raids to department stores.

9 photos showing the changing face of Church Street in Hartlepool over the years

It’s a street which has certainly seen some changes over the decades and here are nine photos to show just how many.
By Chris Cordner
Published 13th Jan 2023, 09:59 BST

Hartlepool’s Church Street has witnessed everything from air raids to empty streets during the Covid lockdown.

There have been stores, royal visits and much more besides.

Take a look.

The bombardment of Church Street during the Second World War. Three people died in the 1940 air raid.

1. Air raids in 1940

The bombardment of Church Street during the Second World War. Three people died in the 1940 air raid. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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A busy scene in Church Street as onlookers watch the Match Factory fire in 1954.

2. Watching the blaze

A busy scene in Church Street as onlookers watch the Match Factory fire in 1954. Photo: hm

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Church Street shops Robin Robson and Edgar Phillips pictured in the 1960s. Remember them?

3. Church Street in the 1960s

Church Street shops Robin Robson and Edgar Phillips pictured in the 1960s. Remember them? Photo: hm

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The Church Street branch of Blacketts. The department store is seen here in 1970.

4. Into the 70s

The Church Street branch of Blacketts. The department store is seen here in 1970. Photo: hm

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