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Here are 19 photos from the Hartlepool Mail archives of life in Murray Street over the decades

From bakers and restaurants to dog groomers and bicycle shops, Hartlepool’s Murray Street has always served its community well.
By Madeleine Raine
Published 16th Jan 2024, 16:45 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2024, 17:47 BST

Having seen many faces over the years, the Hartlepool Mail thought it was time to share some of those with you with these nostalgic photos from yesteryear.

This photo of Balmer's bakery was taken during one of the town's bread strikes in the 1970s.

1. Do you remember queuing for bread at this bakery?

This photo of Balmer's bakery was taken during one of the town's bread strikes in the 1970s. Photo: Other, third party

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Claire Innes, Scott Mc Donald and Danny Conroy pose for a photo at the soup kitchen in 2013.

2. Soup anyone?

Claire Innes, Scott Mc Donald and Danny Conroy pose for a photo at the soup kitchen in 2013. Photo: Other, third party

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PCSO Graham Handley and Barry Coppinger, the former Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, take to the streets in Murray Street in 2014.

3. Time for a stroll

PCSO Graham Handley and Barry Coppinger, the former Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, take to the streets in Murray Street in 2014. Photo: Frank Reid

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Chefs make their famous samosas in 2008.

4. Samosa anyone?

Chefs make their famous samosas in 2008. Photo: LH

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