Hartlepool, St Hilda's Church And Gardens c.1965

Photo ref: H32090

Photo ref: H32090

Photo of Hartlepool, St Hilda's Church And Gardens c.1965

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The ancient abbey church of St Hilda stands proudly in the Headland area. It dates from about AD1190, and has been restored on many occasions over the centuries, most recently in 1924 and 1932. An Anglo-Saxon cemetery was discovered in this area. The influential de Brus family had close involvement with this church in later centuries. The gardens shown here have changed, but have survived.

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A Selection of Memories from Hartlepool

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Hartlepool

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Born in Hardwick Hall Sedgefield During the war '42. Brought up in old West before Owton Manor est etc. Remember walking the streets during war with Mum after air raid sirens etc. and standing in queues with our ration coupons for food etc. With the cold creeping up my ankle bones and legs. That and the bombs are my only recollections of my childhood. Later. lived in one downstairs room in 2 up/2 down terraced ...see more

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Added 11 October 2018

Famous Family "Fields"

Does anyone remember any cosmetics or soap produced by the Fields. Does anyone have memories of the FIELDS FAMILY. Does anyone know any of the ROBSON Family of Hartlepool dated from 1870. Thankyou Deborah Peel (Farrow)

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Added 14 April 2015

St Johns United Reformed Church

I was married at this church on 25th March 1978. My grandmother, Evelyn Sanderson also played the organ here, and at its sister church St Georges further up Park Rd. My grandfather's funeral service was also held here; George (Joe) Sanderson. It was a shame to see this church demolished for the shopping centre's car park!!!