It was May 1980 when Prince Philip visited Hartlepool to see HMS Warrior. Were you there to greet him?It was May 1980 when Prince Philip visited Hartlepool to see HMS Warrior. Were you there to greet him?
It was May 1980 when Prince Philip visited Hartlepool to see HMS Warrior. Were you there to greet him?

Can you believe all this happened in Hartlepool in 1980 - take a look at these 11 scenes

It is hard to believe that 40 years have passed since these photographs were taken.
By Chris Cordner
Published 22nd Feb 2020, 16:00 BST
Updated 26th Feb 2020, 15:16 BST

But that’s exactly when this selection of 11 pictures were first taken in Hartlepool showing everything from the Fish Quay to clearing up after a snowstorm.

We had a visit from Royalty and our photographers got great views of some of the best shops in town.

So why not take a look and re-live a bygone era.

And we would love to hear from you with your own memories of Hartlepool from four decades ago.

There is plenty of interest in the film service counter at Binns in this 1980 shot. Did you like to visit this section of the department store?

1. A busy scene in Binns

There is plenty of interest in the film service counter at Binns in this 1980 shot. Did you like to visit this section of the department store? Photo: HM

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It's a busy day on the Fish Quay as a catch is landed.

2. The Fish Quay

It's a busy day on the Fish Quay as a catch is landed. Photo: HM

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The Pools Surplus store in Hartlepool shopping centre. Was it a shopping favourite of yours?

3. Wall to wall with hats, coats and gloves in the Pools Surplus store in Hartlepool shopping centre.

The Pools Surplus store in Hartlepool shopping centre. Was it a shopping favourite of yours? Photo: HM

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The clear-up begins after a heavy snowfall.

4. A snowy scene in 1980

The clear-up begins after a heavy snowfall. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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