Hartlepool

Settlement in Durham

England

Hartlepool

Hartlepool is a town located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated on the North Sea coast, it has a population of around 92,000 inhabitants. The town has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era and has played a significant role in maritime trade and industry throughout the centuries.

Hartlepool is known for its maritime heritage, with the Historic Quay being a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the HMS Trincomalee, the oldest British warship still afloat, and learn about the town's seafaring past at the Hartlepool Maritime Experience. The town also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with several art galleries, museums, and theaters.

The economy of Hartlepool is diverse, with sectors such as manufacturing, shipbuilding, and engineering playing a crucial role. The town's port is a key asset, supporting both commercial and leisure activities. Additionally, there are several retail parks and shopping centers that contribute to the local economy.

Hartlepool offers a range of educational opportunities, including primary, secondary, and further education institutions. The town is home to Hartlepool College of Further Education, which offers a variety of vocational courses.

In terms of transportation, Hartlepool is well-connected to other parts of the region. The town has its own train station, providing regular services to destinations such as Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and London. It is also accessible by road, with the A19 and A689 passing through the area.

Overall, Hartlepool combines its rich history with a diverse economy and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.

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Hartlepool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.685403/-1.212893 or Grid Reference NZ5032. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hartlepool, Elwick Road

The benchmark is cut into the brick roadside wall on the south side of Elwick Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Elwick Road

There is a benchmark cut into the brick roadside wall on the south side of Elwick Road. The mark is immediately to the right of the stone wall.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Redlands

The benchmark is cut into a brick gatepost to the property, Redlands, located on Grange Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Redlands

There is a benchmark cut into the left brick gatepost of the property, Redlands, which is located on the south side of Grange Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, 94 Clifton Avenue

The benchmark is cut into the south facing wall of the property which is on the north side of Clifton Avenue. The mark is cut into the 6th and 7th courses of brick.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, 94 Clifton Avenue

There is a benchmark cut into the south facing wall of the property which is on the north side of Clifton Avenue. The mark is cut into the 6th and 7th courses of brick.

Mel Towler

View Over Housing, Hartlepool

David Robinson

Hartlepool Bus Station â 1971

Although the modern Transport Interchange is on much the same site, the whole area has been developed out of recognition as a result of the construction of the modern A179, and the house in the background no longer exists. Trimdon Motor Services was one of many independent operators serving the Durham coalfields with quite a substantial network of services, and one of the few to survive potential takeover by United Automobile service and the immediate aftermath of deregulation in 1986. The bus is a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Church Street, Hartlepool â 1971

Despite major redevelopment of Church Square and Church Street, this particular row of buildings has survived intact. The Devon was a bar, apparently in the basement, which appears to have had a less than salubrious reputation by the 1970s. The bus is Hartlepool Corporation 81, a Daimler CVG6 with Roe bodywork new in 1953, so already long in the tooth for a municipal bus. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Church Street West, Hartlepool â 1971

The buildings visible are little changed, although the scenery has changed dramatically, the road, with Church Square beyond, now being a traffic free open space Link . The bus is Hartlepool Corporation 36, one of a batch of 5 Leyland Leopards with ECW bodywork. They were the first ECW bodies delivered to a non-BTC operator after Leyland had taken a 25% share in ECW in 1965. The front end design was non-standard and as far as I am aware was unique to these 5 buses. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Stockton Street, Hartlepool â 1971

The shop proclaims 'Shop at Binns', and perhaps the most unusual feature of the picture is that the bus does not carry the same slogan on the front above the destination. The slogan was almost ubiquitous on double-deck buses throughout the north east. Binns was a chain of large department stores based in Sunderland but which then spread across the north east and later further afield. Following takeover by House of Fraser in 1953, stores from other taken-over companies were often given the Binns name. The name ceased to be used after 2006 when the ownership of House of Fraser changed. In the distance is the tower of the Co-operative department store Link . The bus is Hartlepool Corporation 28, a Leyland PD2 with Roe bodywork new in 1965. It was the last double deck bus to be purchased by the corporation. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust