Famous faces from across the globe have made their way to Hartlepool over the decades.Famous faces from across the globe have made their way to Hartlepool over the decades.
Famous faces from across the globe have made their way to Hartlepool over the decades.

Boris Johnson, the Queen and Timmy Mallett - Just some of the famous people to visit Hartlepool over the years

By Madeleine Raine
Published 15th Feb 2024, 10:42 BST
Many famous faces and celebrities have come to Hartlepool’s shores over the decades.

Here then is our tribute to just some of the famous faces that have walked our streets over the years.

This list is not exhaustive and the Hartlepool Mail is not in a position to discuss entries.

Have you seen our latest article? See here.

Jeff Stelling is an English television presenter, hosting a range of shows including Gillette Soccer Saturday for Sky Sports from 1994 until 2023 and Channel 4's Countdown.

1. Jeff Stelling

Jeff Stelling is an English television presenter, hosting a range of shows including Gillette Soccer Saturday for Sky Sports from 1994 until 2023 and Channel 4's Countdown. Photo: David James Wood

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Jeremy Spencer (centre) was the guitarist in an early line-up of rock legends Fleetwood Mac.

2. Jeremy Spencer

Jeremy Spencer (centre) was the guitarist in an early line-up of rock legends Fleetwood Mac. Photo: Other, third party

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Brenda Blethyn is best known for her role as DCI Vera Stanhope in TV show Vera.

3. Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn is best known for her role as DCI Vera Stanhope in TV show Vera. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid a trip to Hartlepool after Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer won the Hartlepool Parliamentary by-election in 2021.

4. Boris Johnson

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid a trip to Hartlepool after Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer won the Hartlepool Parliamentary by-election in 2021. Photo: Ian Forsyth

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