One man's wonderful memories of Hartlepool Show when he became the announcer in front of 14,000 people

Peter Sotheran will never forget the day he played a vital role at Hartlepool Show in 1968.
By Chris Cordner
Published 7th Sep 2019, 08:00 BST
Updated 7th Sep 2019, 10:51 BST
One of Peter's one photos from all those years ago - and he recalled: "I had several years experience at local charitable and church garden parties but the H'pool Show was certainly my largest audience - around 14,400, I was told" Photo: Peter Sotheran.One of Peter's one photos from all those years ago - and he recalled: "I had several years experience at local charitable and church garden parties but the H'pool Show was certainly my largest audience - around 14,400, I was told" Photo: Peter Sotheran.
One of Peter's one photos from all those years ago - and he recalled: "I had several years experience at local charitable and church garden parties but the H'pool Show was certainly my largest audience - around 14,400, I was told" Photo: Peter Sotheran.

And that’s because he stepped in as the announcer for the event with less than a fortnight’s notice 50 years ago – and performed the job admirably in front of more than 14,000 people in Ward Jackson Park.

He got in touch with us after we featured a reminder of the show over the years – and shared his own memories of one special year.