These photos, courtesy of the Hartlepool Museum Service and Hartlepool Library Service, show how the town’s streets once looked.
From Cornwall Street to James Street and Middleton Road, this is a selection of images from a time gone by.
Take a look at a collection of pictures which were taken not so many decades ago.
1. Mildred Street and Hart Lane
Hart Lane Infants' School on the corner of Mildred Street and Hart Lane. It was later used as a garage for wedding limousines and taxis. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service
2. Middleton Road
The side of the gas works in Middleton Road looking towards the docks. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
3. Princess Street
A 1961 photo looking towards George Street before demolition. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service
4. James Street
James Street is seen here looking west towards Lynn Street from Mainsforth Terrace. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service