How old is Hartlepool?

Old Hartlepool is the original fishing village which existed before West Hartlepool. It is usually used to distinguish that part of the town from the 'new' town of West Hartlepool. West Hartlepool then became known as Hartlepool and Old Hartlepool, wishing to keep its separate identity, began to be known as the Headland! read more

We have put together a number of different articles detailing every aspect of Hartlepool history, from the originalOld Hartlepool to the ship building firms of Sir William Gray. read more

Old Hartlepool is the original fishing village which existed before West Hartlepool. The origins of ancient town of Hartlepool (Old Hartlepool) can be traced back to ca 647 AD. In the 8th century AD, Bede mentions it (“heopru” – the place where harts (deer) drink). read more

hartlepool - old hartlepool - the headland This photograph of St. Mary's Church in Durham Street, Hartlepool, was taken from the beer garden of a well known public house - with permission granted! The Fish Sands in old Hartlepool with St. Hilda's Church on the right. read more