Stranton

Settlement in Durham

England

Stranton

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. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761">Link</a> — Hartlepool Bus Station â 1971 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Stranton is a small suburb located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. It is situated approximately 2 miles southwest of the city center of Hartlepool and falls within the borough of Hartlepool. The community of Stranton primarily consists of residential areas and is bordered by the A689 road to the north, the A179 road to the west, and the A1048 road to the south, providing convenient transportation links to other parts of the region.

Stranton is home to a diverse population, with a mix of families, professionals, and retirees. The suburb offers a range of housing options, including terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some larger detached homes. Amenities in Stranton are plentiful, with several local shops, supermarkets, and pubs catering to residents' daily needs.

Education is well-served in Stranton, with a number of primary and secondary schools located within the area. West View Primary School and St. Aidan's Primary School are two notable institutions that provide education for younger children, while Manor Community Academy offers secondary education.

Stranton Park, a local green space, provides opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. The park features open fields, a children's play area, and sports facilities, making it a popular destination for families and individuals seeking recreation and relaxation.

Overall, Stranton is a quiet and welcoming suburb that offers a peaceful residential environment while being conveniently close to the amenities and transport links of Hartlepool.

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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

Hartlepool marina.

Short walk around the marina.

steven ruffles

West Harbour.

Hartlepool.

steven ruffles

Jackson's Landing

With the Seaton High Light, viewed from the 'Historic Quay'. The High Light is a re-positioned River Tees navigational light tower

Kevin Waterhouse

PSS Wingfield Castle

At the 'Historic Quay' museum, a former River Humber ferry

Kevin Waterhouse

Historic Quay Entrance

Naval gun exhibit with historic quayside buildings behind and the masts of HMS Trincomalee

Kevin Waterhouse

Hartlepool, Elwick Road

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

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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.

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Hartlepool, Redlands

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

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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.

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Hartlepool, 79 Grange Road

The benchmark is cut into the boundary wall of this property which is on the south side of Grange Road.

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Hartlepool, 79 Grange Road

There is a benchmark cut into the boundary wall of this property which is on the south side of Grange Road.

Mel Towler

Hartlepool, Grange Road Methodist Church

According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut into the left end of the small boundary wall alongside the access ramp. Nothing was found.

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Hartlepool, St Paul's Church

The benchmark is cut into the boundary and roadside wall of the church which is on the south side of Grange Road.

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Hartlepool, St Paul's Church

There is a benchmark cut into the boundary and roadside wall of the church which is on the south side of Grange Road. The mark is cut into a coping stone.

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Stranton is located at Grid Ref: NZ5031 (Lat: 54.679129, Lng: -1.2136529)

Unitary Authority: Hartlepool

Police Authority: Cleveland

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