Some quite well-known places across town are believed to be inhabited by mysterious apparitions.
A grey lady haunting the Headland, a phantom soldier patrolling a town a museum and haunted pubs – Hartlepool has no shortage of spooky tales.
More details on some of these stories are available in the book Haunted Hartlepool and East Durham by Paul Screeton.
Have a look at the spookiest places in the area in our gallery below.
More details on some of these stories are available in the book Haunted Hartlepool and East Durham by Paul Screeton.
5. The Causeway, Church Row
Ghost hunters reportedly caught a supernatural purple upside down floating jellyfish on camera. The figure of a priest is also said to have been spotted in the pub. Photo: Frank Reid
The reflection of a pregnant lady has been spotted in one of the mirrors. Staff have also heard their name being called when there’s nobody else around. Photo: Frank Reid
Legend has it a worker was accidentally locked inside a refrigerated loft and froze to death. His spirit has been blamed for moving furniture. Jane Waldon, a member of the brewery's founding family, is thought to be another ghost. Photo: Other