Take a look at 21 retro photos of Hartlepool street parties from 1950 to 2020

By Madeleine Raine

Published 3rd Aug 2025, 16:49 GMT

From Coronation parties to Covid gatherings, the people of Hartlepool have held many street parties over the years.

Do you recognise anyone?

Residents wear matching Prince Harry and Megan Markle t-shirts to celebrate their wedding in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady

Hartlepool residents celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday in 2016 on a rather rainy day. Photo: Joe Spence

Fenwick Avenue residents Victoria, Darren, Aimee and Laura Hanson enjoy their VE Day street party in 2020. Photo: Frank Reid

Residents of Hayfield Close get together to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady

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