From fundraising events and days at the office to nights dancing and ice skating – there was lots going on in the town during the far away decade as shown in these archive pictures.
1. Evacuees
West Hartlepool evacuees Broan Howe, Jean Allison and Michael Imeson are pictured "somewhere in the country" in July 1941. Photo: Other, third party
2. The Duchess of Kent
The Duchess of Kent paid a visit to Horden Pit back in October 1944. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. Home Guard
Members of the West Hartlepool Home Guard's drum and fife band pose for a photo with their instruments in 1941. Photo: Other, third party
4. Green fingers
This resident is pictured doing a spot of gardening. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
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