Take a look at these 17 nostalgic photos of life in Hartlepool and East Durham in the 1940s
Take a look at these 17 nostalgic photos of life in Hartlepool and East Durham in the 1940s.
The 1940s were a time of conflict, but also of community. From fundraising events and days in the office to nights of dancing and ice skating, there was a lot going on in town during that distant decade, as evidenced by these archive photos.
1. Evacuees
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In July 1941, West Hartlepool evacuees Broan Howe, Jean Allison, and Michael Imeson were photographed “somewhere in the country”. Photo: other, third party
2. The Duchess of Kent
The Duchess of Kent paid a visit to Horden Pit in October 1944. Photo: Hartlepool Mail.
3. Home Guard
Members of the West Hartlepool Home Guard’s drum and fife band pose for a photograph with their instruments in 1941. Photo: other, third party
4. Green fingers
This resident is photographed doing some gardening. Photo: Hartlepool Mail.
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