Just some of the thousands of Hartlepool and Peterlee residents who have appeared in the pages of the Mail over the last 35 more years.

placeholder image — Just some of the thousands of Hartlepool and Peterlee residents who have appeared in the pages of the Mail over the last 35 more years.

In pictures: 17 brilliant retro photos of Hartlepool and Peterlee residents in their neighbourhood

By Mark Payne

Published 16th Jan 2026, 13:33 GMT

Thousands of residents of Hartlepool and Peterlee have appeared in the pages of the Mail over the years.

We are showcasing a very small selection including members of residents associations taking part in community activities, national celebrations and those sticking up for their neighbourhood.

17. Blooming success

Greatham residents (left to right) Brian Walker, Nikki Goodchild, Ann Murray, Dorothy Clark and Bonnie Goodchild with their Northumbria in Bloom diploma from 2014. Photo: Mail

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In pictures: 17 brilliant retro photos of Hartlepool and Peterlee residents in their neighbourhood

Thousands of residents of Hartlepool and Peterlee have appeared in the pages of the Mail over the years.

17. Blooming success

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