Well wonder no more! Here are 8 iconic sights of everything from Cameron’s Hospital to HMS Warrior before she left.
Have a look at Brierton Hospital, the CMEW works and the town centre in 1945.
It’s all possible thanks to the excellent archives of the Hartlepool Museum Service and Hartlepool Library Service.
Take a look and get in touch if these scenes bring back memories for you.
1. Brierton Hospital
The now demolished Brierton Hospital in Brierton Lane. Remember it? Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
2. The CMEW works
The CMEW works with their crane making a striking presence on the left. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
3. Stadium memories
Christ Church in the middle of the picture and the long-gone greyhound stadium also in view. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
4. Wonderful Warrior
HMS Warrior in the 1980s when she was close to the completion of her refurbishment in Hartlepool. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service