Take a trip down memory lane: 21 photos of times gone by in Hartlepool and East Durham in 1987

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By Gbam Godwin On Oct 29, 2025

Take a trip down memory lane: 21 photos of times gone by in Hartlepool and East Durham in 1987.

Do you have any fond memories of the year 1987?

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1987 is filled with memories of race days and municipal fairs, as well as life on the docks and working in the pit.

Take a look at life in Hartlepool and East Durham in 1987.

Part of the RAF Seaton Snooks site on the Graythorp Industrial Estate can be seen in 1987.

1. RAF site

A portion of the RAF Seaton Snooks site on the Graythorp Industrial Estate can be seen in 1987.

Hospital staff soak up the sun outside the outpatients department in 1987.

2. Chilling

In 1987, hospital staff enjoy the sun outside the outpatients department.

Youngsters are pictured in action on the artificial ice rink at Peterlee Leisure Centre in August.

3. Having fun

In August, children were spotted playing on the artificial ice rink at Peterlee Leisure Centre.

Members of the 8th Westbourne Methodists Boys Brigade group are given gold achievement awards in June. Pictured are Iain Macrae, Stephen Lambert, Paul Martindale, Andrew McLoughlin, Stuart Henderson, Karl Gibson, Neil D'Arcy and Bryan Crossman, with officers Phil Thompson and Capt J D Balderson.

4. What an achievement

In June, members of the 8th Westbourne Methodists Boys Brigade group received gold achievement awards.

Iain Macrae, Stephen Lambert, Paul Martindale, Andrew McLoughlin, Stuart Henderson, Karl Gibson, Neil D’Arcy, and Bryan Crossman are pictured, together with officers Phil Thompson and Captain J D Balderson.