There will be a day when they can all re-open and in the meantime, let’s pay tribute to the people who have run them over the years.
Landlords and landladies manage hostelries all over town and do a marvellous job which includes so much more than just serving drinks.
So join us as we pay tribute to ‘mine hosts’ and the excellent work they have done over the years.
1. Musical memories at the Blacksmiths
Janice Forbes from Hartlepool and District Hospice is pictured with David Mountney (standing) landlord of The Blacksmiths Arms along with Karl Moppett from Blues is Black. This is reminder of a charity night at the pub in aid of the hospice in 2014. Remember it? Photo: FRANK REID
2. Pictured at the Jacksons Arms
Jacksons Arms landlady is pictured with Sharon Robson and PC Mark Doherty in this 2004 scene promoting responsible drinking. Remember it? Photo: TC
3. A heroic effort by Steve
Steve Bell, landlord of the Fishermans Arms on the Headland, announced in 2018 that he was competing in the Great North Run despite recovering from a heart attack. Photo: TY
4. A tribute to the Armed Forces at the Rossmere
A room at the Rossmere pub, in Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool was covered in Army and forces flags and decorations in 2018, and pictured with landlord Russ Prentice (2nd left) is wife Lorna (3rd left) with Karen Archbold (left) and Muriel Stewart (right) who helped decorate the room. Photo: Kevin Brady