How about the theatre? We have both thanks to this retro selection of photos which come to use from the Hartlepool Museum Service and Hartlepool Library Service.
They show former favourites such as the Lex, Gaeity, Northerns and Gaumont.
And did you know that there was even a cinema which existed in Hartlepool but never opened. Take a look.
5. The Gaumont
The Gaumont Cinema could be found in Stockton Street. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service
6. The Lex
An undated photo of the Lex. Can anyone remember where it was? Photo: Hartlepool Library Service Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
7. The Gaeity
The Gaiety Theatre in 1966, shortly before it was demolished. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
8. West End picture house
The West End Cinema or 'Westies' is on the right of this photo in Collingwood Road in 1964. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service