West Hartlepool

Workers take a break during the construction of the luxury pigeon loft on the banks of the Wear 70 years ago today.

The luxury riverside pigeon loft which took 6 months to build

Some of the earliest photographs of Hartlepool.

Fascinating photos of Hartlepool from over 100 years ago

Military historian Paul Chystal with his new book about the Seaforth Highlanders, and (inset) Eric Priest from Hartlepool.

Hartlepool Dunkirk veteran's story told in new book

Following an appeal by the Hartlepool Mail, the medal of a former Hartlepool soldier has been reunited with his family after it was found in a London flea market in the 1970s.

Family reunited with World War One medal of former town solider

Charles Kensington's portrait of SS Halifax City in 1896 is one of the exhibits on display at Hartlepool Art Gallery.

Hartlepool's 'rich maritime heritage explored in new display

Winners at the Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sport Awards. Photo: Mark Fletcher/MI News.

All the Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sports Awards winners

Herta Lynn, who is originally from Flensberg, in Germany, was born on November 10, 1924, and is celebrating her 100th birthday this Sunday.

Hartlepool woman celebrates 100th birthday

Richard Storey has published his first novel titled Cut the Canary's Claws that tells the story of Jack Cunningham, a North East miner, in the lead up to the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917.

Hartlepool soldier brought to life in new novel

Hartlepool Sports Personality 2023 Luke Swales, from Pools Youth FC, is presented with his award by Judith and George Stannard. Picture by FRANK REID

Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sports Awards report and pictures

Dennis Lendrem writes a novel about the bombardment of Hartlepool.

Hartlepool author publishes new book

Steve Close in Ward Jackson Park, Hartlepool, with the new Boer War Statue behind him and a copy of the commemorative brochure he has published. Picture by FRANK REID.

New brochure commemorates war heroes

Hartlepool RNLI chairman, Malcolm Cook, pictured with a copy of his new book.

Hartlepool author publishes book about the RNLI

(Back row) Guy Gould (U10 blues); Lewis Murphy (first team); Paul Hackwell (Trustee); Conrad Gould (FC Kickers); Salaam Shaheen (Chair and Trustee); Chris Birkbeck (Trustee); Eden Shaheen (U10 blue). (Front row) Craig Linsel (first team); Jon Gould (Trustee and Vice Chair); Chris Murray (Groundskeeper). Picture credit: Michael Driver

FC Hartlepool given go-ahead for Northern League football

Making the headlines in 1991.

Hitting the headlines in 1991

The Hartlepool team which drew in 14,000 fans for a cup match.

The Hartlepool boys who made history

The 2011 Boxing Day dip at Seaton Carew.

Hartlepool Christmases past and how they've changed
One hundred years and a lifetime of changes. That’s Hartlepool at Christmas.
Chris Cordner

Ward Jackson Park.

Park nominated in vote to find UK’s favourite

Life in Hartlepool in 1993 including a Royal visit. Did you get to meet Her Majesty the Queen?

Here are the headlines - from 1993

Pets of all varieties have made the news in Hartlepool.

Eels, seals and the cleverest dog in the North East

How the find was reported in the Northern Daily Mail.

The day an elephant was washed up at Seaton Carew

Alan Goodwin whose family tree research has led him to Hartlepool.

Bomber crew’s tragic fate

A sad day for shipbuilding in Hartlepool.

The day shipbuilding died in Hartlepool

Assistant hub coordinator Sharon Iddon admires the artwork in the new children’s area.

Chance to see new-look hub with free community activities

Another view of part of the South Durham Steel and Iron Co Ltd works.

Storm force memories from 60 years ago

James Webster Bunton.

From ferry boatmen to fish hawkers - the Hartlepool family with a fascinating pa...

Hartlepool Mail legend Richard 'Dickie' Jacques, who has died at the age of 91.

Tributes to Mail legend Richard 'Dickie' Jacques after his death aged 91

Chelsea Pensioner David Lines lays a wreath in memory of his seaman uncle Joseph Sculley from Hartlepool who was killed during the Second World War.

Hartlepool seaman honoured 81 years after death
A Chelsea Pensioner from Hartlepool came home to pay tribute to his seaman uncle who was killed at Christmas during the Second World War.
Mark Payne

The age of the steam railway. All aboard for a journey through the decades.

Rolling back the years to the age of steam

Rugby players at West Hartlepool

West Hartlepool sign sponsorship deal with Anglian Water

A previous year's Colour Run in aid of Alice House Hospice.

Hospice Colour Run returns after pandemic with new venue

Ralph Ward-Jackson with the statue of his ancestor in Church Street, Hartlepool.

West Hartlepool founder’s descendant joins election race

The Squince family at Foggy Furze Farm in the 1890s. Their descendants went on to have a large market garden and florist's shop, Layton's at Foggy Furze. Photo: Roger Stubbs.

Six things you didn't know about Foggy Furze revealed in new book

Heugh Battery Museum volunteers fire a field gun to remember the victims of the Bombardment of the Hartlepools.

Gun fire sounds in Hartlepool to remember First World War Bombardment

Albert Edward Reece, who was nicknamed Cockie, was born in West Hartlepool and was a father of four by the time he served as a stoker on HMS Warspite.

A Hartlepool war hero who was feared lost at sea

Statues of Andy Capp, Sir William Gray, and Baden Street street nameplate.

Council's stance on town statues and street names

The street party on VE Day, but where in Hartlepool is it?

The mystery behind a Hartlepool VE Day photo

The front page of the Northern Daily Mail on VE Day.

Life in Hartlepool in 1945

Land to the south of Worset Lane where the propsed 220 home development will take place in Hartlepool

Petition lodged over 220-home development planned for Elwick Road in Hartlepool

The scene at York Road in Hartlepool in the aftermath of the Bombardment in 1914. Photograph courtesy of Hartlepool Borough Council.

Community to remember devastating bombardment of Hartlepool on 105th anniversary

Santa and his elves touring Hartlepool last year.

Hartlepool Round Table Santa Tour route details

Ralph Ward-Jackson recreates a pose by a statue of his ancestor in Church Street.

Ralph Ward-Jackson descendant will not stand for election

Hartlepool rugby players on the pitch at St James' Park in Newcastle.

Meet the Hartlepool youngsters chosen as the guard of honour at St James' Park E...

Ralph Ward-Jackson during a visit to the Museum of Hartlepool.

Ralph Ward-Jackson's great nephew backing Brexit

Clouds over Hartlepool Marina

Which county is Hartlepool in?

Workers at Gray's Shipyard.

Win a copy of new Hartlepool history book

The West team for the 1972 Durham Senior Cup final.

Just four points scored - but who won this tense 1972 rugby final in Hartlepool?

Jonty and Mary with their three sons in their backyard at Port Kembla in the early 1930s.

The Hartlepool man who still played the piano after an arm amputation

West Hartlepool RFC (hoops) v Whitby RFC (burgundy) at Brinkburn, Hartlepool on Saturday. 2nd try

One-way traffic as West Hartlepool demolish Whitby

Horden and Peterlee (mauve and blue) v Stockton (red) rugby action. Picture by Tom Banks.

Ryan Painter inspires West Hartlepool victory over Ponteland

Hartlepool Rovers RFC (red/white/black) v Barnard Castle RFC (black) at The Friarage, Hartlepool, on Saturday.

Hartlepool West chief sets clear targets as his side prepare for two crunch clas...

The mud didnt stop these two sides from battling out a match which had 43 points in it.

The international match which was played in Hartlepool in 1995

Sue Snowdon the Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, The Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Alan Barclay along with Rob Shorland-Ball the Vice Chair of The Transport Trust and invited guests photographed after the unveiling of 2 Red Wheels at Hartlepool Rail Station. Picture by FRANK REID

Fascinating stories of Hartlepool railway station’s past are recognised

Horden & Peterlee RFC (bugundy/blue) v West Hartlepool (red/green/white) at Eden Lane, Peterlee, on Saturday.

West Hartlepool finally end ‘Horden Hoodoo’ to record important win over old riv...

A Moseley player finds himself under intense pressure from West's forwards.

Remembering a battle royal as West Hartlepool fought to stay on top

The statue of Sir William Gray in Church Square.

From draper to being knighted: New history talk to shine light on life of Hartle...

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