The Hartlepool Story

Welcome to History of Hartlepool your first port of call for information, history and intersting insights into one of the most fascinating maritime towns in England's hospitable North East.

We have two ways of looking at the History of this unique town, firstly The Hartlepool Story which is played out here in useful sections, secondly a Timeline which provides an extensive chronological list of events.

Introduction

The Saxons and Vikings

Early Christianity

The Middle Ages

Civil Conflict, Decline and Hope

A Reawakening

Industrial Strength

Seaton, beside the sea

The War Years – terror from the sea and sky

Full Circle

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