Pools manager Mike Newell is pictured opening the new Owton Fens Resource Stop Shop in 2003 and there were plenty of helpers on the big day.Pools manager Mike Newell is pictured opening the new Owton Fens Resource Stop Shop in 2003 and there were plenty of helpers on the big day.
Pools manager Mike Newell is pictured opening the new Owton Fens Resource Stop Shop in 2003 and there were plenty of helpers on the big day.

Remember when all these shops and centres opened in Hartlepool and East Durham?

We have seen many shops, community centres and other well known buildings open in Hartlepool and East Durham in recent years.
By Chris Cordner
Published 12th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2020, 10:31 BST

But who remembers the day that the crowds came out to see them officially unveiled?

We have reminders of shops, supermarkets, a tennis court and even a transport interchange for you to reminisce on.

Take a look through this retro collection of opening ceremonies.

Fourteen years ago, Hartlepool boxer Michael Hunter was joined by lots of young fans as he opened the Brougham Centre in town. Were you pictured?

1. Back to Brougham in 2006

Fourteen years ago, Hartlepool boxer Michael Hunter was joined by lots of young fans as he opened the Brougham Centre in town. Were you pictured? Photo: LH

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The opening of the new transport interchange. Remember this from ten years ago?

2. Back to 2010

The opening of the new transport interchange. Remember this from ten years ago? Photo: hm

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The Office opening 16 years ago and H'Angus gave a helping hand.

3. A flashback to 2004

The Office opening 16 years ago and H'Angus gave a helping hand. Photo: FLR

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Twelve years have passed since the opening of the new Tesco store on Burn Road in Hartlepool. Are you in the picture?

4. A big day at Burn Road

Twelve years have passed since the opening of the new Tesco store on Burn Road in Hartlepool. Are you in the picture? Photo: FLR

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