For more than 100 years, generations of town workers found employment in yards such as Gray’s and Laings.
There were other famous yards too such as Irvine’s, Richardsons and Pounders and we can share memories of them thanks to the excellent Hartlepool Library Service and Hartlepool Museum Service.
We have photos of ships, yards, dry docks and an oil rig leaving Hartlepool.
Did you work in the industry? Take a look at our collection and then get in touch to share your memories.
9. Leaving Hartlepool for a new destination
An aerial view of an oil rig leaving Laing Offshore at Graythorp, Hartlepool. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
10. Tell us more
Which aspect of Hartlepool history would you like us to spotlight? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: other 3rd party