HMS Trincomalee, Andy Capp, wildlife and monkey legend are all part of what makes Hartlepool so special.HMS Trincomalee, Andy Capp, wildlife and monkey legend are all part of what makes Hartlepool so special.
HMS Trincomalee, Andy Capp, wildlife and monkey legend are all part of what makes Hartlepool so special.

19 events, traditions, and landmarks that have made Hartlepool what it is today

There’s no place like home – and that’s certainly true when it comes to Hartlepool.
By Mark Payne
Published 2nd Feb 2020, 08:00 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2020, 16:59 BST

From our long and rich history and beautiful coast to legends and traditions, there is lots to be proud of.

Here, we look back at some of the iconic people, places and events that have made Hartlepool what it is.

The stunning St Hilda's Church on the Headland. Saint Hilda came to Hartlepool in around 648 AD to take charge of the double monastery of monks and nuns. She later became the first Abbess at Whitby.

1. St Hilda's Church

The stunning St Hilda's Church on the Headland. Saint Hilda came to Hartlepool in around 648 AD to take charge of the double monastery of monks and nuns. She later became the first Abbess at Whitby. Photo: Frank Reid

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One of the most photographed parts of the town is the historic Headland and its Town Wall. Picture by Carl Gorse.

2. Historic Headland

One of the most photographed parts of the town is the historic Headland and its Town Wall. Picture by Carl Gorse. Photo: Carl Gorse

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Hartlepool cartoonist Reg Smythe gave the world Andy Capp set in the streets and pubs of his hometown and inspired by the real life characters he grew up with. This statue stands outside The Pot House pub on the Headland. Photo by Ben Brackstone

3. Andy Capp

Hartlepool cartoonist Reg Smythe gave the world Andy Capp set in the streets and pubs of his hometown and inspired by the real life characters he grew up with. This statue stands outside The Pot House pub on the Headland. Photo by Ben Brackstone Photo: Ben Brackstone

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One of the most famous stories known by people not from Hartlepool is the legend that the town hung a monkey during the Napoleonic wars after mistaking it for a French spy. The story has inspired stage and radio shows and Hartlepool United's mascot H'Angus.

4. Legend of the Hartlepool monkey

One of the most famous stories known by people not from Hartlepool is the legend that the town hung a monkey during the Napoleonic wars after mistaking it for a French spy. The story has inspired stage and radio shows and Hartlepool United's mascot H'Angus. Photo: Northern Stage

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