Opening of Brenda Road at North End, looking down Stockton Road with St. Aidan's Church visible in the background.Whole length of Stockton Road to Tees Road formally opened 9th November 1927, article appeared in Northern Daily Mail. Section between Stockton Road and Seaton Lane opened in 1924 was known as Brenda Street until 1925.

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Unclear what the occasion is but it is attended by what appears to be the Mayor in a top hat. The crowd are both men and women and at least three policemen are present. Fashion suggests that it is possibly  prior to World War 1 ? Can anyone shed light on this ? The rolling stock at the back of the picture suggests that it might not have been Hartlepool as one of the wagons has Hull Fish painted on the side of it.

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The mayor at the  time was J O F Hewlitt but unclear what the occasion is and where the building is infact.

The Dedication of the West Hartlepool War Memorial in 1923. This was probably taken from Coverdale's School, or the house next door to where Edith Lawson's family lived.

H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent meeting the Mayor, Mrs. E. Sprintall,to her left and other dignitaries on her visit to Hartlepool to open the new General Hospital in Holdforth Road,1972.

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The dedication of the foundation stone for St Luke's Church Hall in 1932. The hall was in Suggitt Street/Weldeck Road.

The re-Opening of the Gray Art Gallery and Museum. Seated are the Mayoress and Mayor of West Hartlepool and Lord Londonderry.Mr. Alex Ward Jackson is standing. Monday 2nd June 1947. In the background is the painting of the First Town Council by Clark.

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Difficult to read the incription on the reverse but it possibly says HMS Waspite Luncheon and the date is 1933. The ship apparently earned the most battle honours of any Royal Navy ship serving in both First and Second World Wars before being scrapped in 1950.

It is assumed that perhaps in 1933, the ship docked in Hartlepool and it appears that there was some type of civic reception in the Borough Hall.

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Laying the foundation stone for the Hartlepool (Headland) Public Library in 1903. Lots of civic dignitaries with two ploce officers acting as Mace Bearers.

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The official opening of the Hartlepool Fish Quay, on December 5th, 1910. Lord Wenlock is to the left of the three gentlemen in the centre, with the Mayor of Hartlepool on the right.

The Mayor Mr.W.J. Watt waiting to present the Carnival Key to the Carnival King and Queen,
Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill, outside the Municipal buildings.They are waiting to commence the Borough Celebrations in honour of the Coronation and Jubilee. 12th May 1937.

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The Mayor Mr. W. J. Watt presenting the Carnival Key to Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill the Carnival King and Queen outside the Municipal Buildings,to commence the Borough celebrations in honour of the Coronation and Jubilee.12th May 1937

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The opening of the Borough celebrations in honour of the Coronation and Jubilee.The Carnival King and Queen Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill leaving the Municipal buildings by carriage after the Opening Ceremony.12th May 1937.

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Cover of programme of opening of West Hartlepool Municipal Buildings by Prince Albert Victor on May 1st 1889.

Unclear what MARTIN'S Official Programme means ?

This programme is made from pale blue silk.

HRH Prince Albert Victor picture from inside of programme.

From within the programme, picure of George Pyman who at the time was Mayor of West Hartlepool.

Picture from withing the programme of the building.

From the last page of the programme are full details of the ceremony itself, the prince's transport arrangements, the fireworks and a list of businesses contributing towards decorating the area.

Opening of Ralph Ward Jackson Statue in Church Square in 1897.

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Taken in 1980, the photo was taken as Harvey Bowlt, 22, who at the time was studying at Capetown University, was visiting his cousin Barbara Justice in Hartlepool.

Harvey was the son of Cyrus and Grace Bowlt who emigrated to what was then Southern Rhodesia in 1948. Harvey and Barbara's grandfather was also a Cyrus Bowlt who for many years had been macebearer in West Hartlepool.

The image shows them being shown the portrait of their ancestor in the Civic Centre. Also on the picture are mayoress Peggy Watson, Kevin Keily(chief administrative officer) and mayor Bill Middleton.

Princess Anne visiting Hartlepool to open Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. She is being escorted away from the shopping centre towards the College of Art in Church Square. Accompanying her is Mrs. Tuson the Mayoress, together with various officials and bodyguards. Councillor Ted Leadbitter can be seen walking behind, in between the Princess and the Mayoress. Binns Department Store is in the background with Wesley Church and the Grand Hotel to the right. 

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Princess Anne's visit to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, May 27th 1970. She can be seen walking down the bottom end of the shopping centre, possibly on her way to the College of Art. The Princess is accompanied by the Mayoress Mrs. Tuson and other dignitaries and bodyguards.  Pools Surplus Stores is visible on the right.

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Princess Anne's visit to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, May 27th 1970. Princess Anne is on her way to the College of Art in Church Square accompanied, to her left, by the Mayoress Mrs. Tuson and Councillor Frank Rogers. The Municipal Buildings can be seen in the background and several people have befriended Ralph Ward Jackson, the statue, in the centre background, in order to get a better view.

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Princess Anne's visit to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, 27th May 1970. Princess Anne, accompanied by the Mayoress Mrs. Tuson and various other officials, is walking down the spiral walkway in the middle of the main square of the shopping centre. Woolworth and Stylo shops can be seen in the background.

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Princess Anne's visit to open the Middleton Grange shopping Centre, 27th May 1970. Princess Anne is unveiling the plaque situated in the main central square of the shopping centre beside her is the Mayoress Mrs. Tuson.  

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Princess Anne visiting Hartlepool to open Middleton Grange Shopping Centre,27th May1970.The Mayoress,Mrs.Tuson is addressing the Princess and crowd following the unveiling of a plaque in the main central square of the Shopping Centre.Various shops are visible in the background, Freeman Hardy Willis,John Collier (the window to watch), Timpsons and the end of the sign for Stylo shoe shop on the left.

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The opening of the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre by Princess Anne on May 27th 1970.The reception held in the Grand Hotel showing Princess Anne and The Mayoress Mr. Tuson deep in conversation, enjoying their meal with other officials and guests.

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A tree planted to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee, by brothers Thomas Hauxwell (on left) and John Hauxwell (on right), at Greatham Village.

The Mayoress of Hartlepool putting the finishing touches to a tre planting ceremony, in Ward Jackson Park, whilst the Mayor looks on.

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