Binns finally closed in Hartlepool in 1992 but staff made sure they went in style.Binns workers, though, were bowing out in fine style. More than 100 of them turned up for a farewell do’ at the Staincliffe Hotel in Seaton Carew where they donned fancy dress.Binns finally closed in Hartlepool in 1992 but staff made sure they went in style.Binns workers, though, were bowing out in fine style. More than 100 of them turned up for a farewell do’ at the Staincliffe Hotel in Seaton Carew where they donned fancy dress.
Binns finally closed in Hartlepool in 1992 but staff made sure they went in style.Binns workers, though, were bowing out in fine style. More than 100 of them turned up for a farewell do’ at the Staincliffe Hotel in Seaton Carew where they donned fancy dress.

25 pictures which remind us how brilliant Binns was in Hartlepool - how many of these scenes do you remember?

It’s the store which everyone remembers and the one most of you would like to see back in town.

Binns was a high street favourite so here’s 25 scenes which will hopefully bring back happy memories.

From the gelataria in the 1980s to the Christmas windows – we’ve got photos of it all.

It was only last year that Hartlepool Mail readers chose the shop as the one they would most love to return from times gone by.

So take a look at the store you miss so much.

And if these scenes bring back happy memories, email [email protected] and share your recollections.