A decade in Hartlepool: 14 defining photos from the last 10 years

It’s been a decade of change in Hartlepool.

By Frank Reid and Graham Murray

Published 5th Jan 2020, 08:00 BST

And, as ever, we’ve seen good times and bad.

It was the decade when Blackhall youngster Bradley Lowery broke our hearts but raised our spirits with his amazing bravery.

The borough also welcomed the Olympic Torch, fought for Hartlepool Hospital, and found itself battered by the wintry Beast from the East.

Our snapper Frank Reid has spent ten years capturing the town on camera, and we asked him to choose some of the most memorable images from that time.

1. Olympic spirit

Throston Primary School Olympic Torch carrier Andrew Buttery makes his way into the hall in 2012 Photo: Frank Reid

A brave little lad who needs no introduction, Bradley Lowery at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. Photo: Frank Reid

Runners aren't put off by the elements as they take part in the 2010 Race For Life Photo: Frank Reid

'Bubble man' Richard Shaw entertaining visitors to the Victorian Festival held in Seaton Park in 2015 Photo: Frank Reid