Take a look at these parts of Hartlepool and tell us how much they have changed.Take a look at these parts of Hartlepool and tell us how much they have changed.
Take a look at these parts of Hartlepool and tell us how much they have changed.

9 reminders of when Hartlepool streets looked like this in years gone by

We are travelling down Northgate, Harrow Street, Murray Street and Mulgrave Road – but we are doing it in years gone by.
By Chris Cordner
Published 24th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST

Join us on our latest journey into the past to see how the streets of Hartlepool used to look.

Thanks to the excellent Hartlepool Museum Service and Hartlepool Library Service, we can share these excellent reminders of the town in days gone by.

There are images of Raby Gardens, Kingsley Avenue and more and we want you to share your own memories of the past after browsing through our selection.

Take a look and then tell us how much these areas of the town have changed.

The footbridge over the rail tracks from Northgate which leads on to the footpath to Hartlepool Docks. Remember it? Photo: Hartlepool Library Service.

1. Over at Northgate

The footbridge over the rail tracks from Northgate which leads on to the footpath to Hartlepool Docks. Remember it? Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service

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The junction of Stockton Road and Belle Vue Way when it was under construction. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service.

2. Belle Vue Way under construction

The junction of Stockton Road and Belle Vue Way when it was under construction. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service

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Penzance Street taken from Thornton Street. This area is now the large shopping centre car park behind York Road where the market is held. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service.

3. Penzance Street

Penzance Street taken from Thornton Street. This area is now the large shopping centre car park behind York Road where the market is held. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service

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Raby Gardens pictured in the 1970s. Does this bring back memories?

4. Raby Gardens

Raby Gardens pictured in the 1970s. Does this bring back memories? Photo: other 3rd party

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