Taken in 1955, this was typical of back streets in the worst part of the central area.

The photo was from a photographic record of the Central Area of West Hartlepool prepared in 1955/6 at the request of the Town Planning and Redevelopment Committee 'in the hope that it will be of interest to future generations of West Hartlepool'  

The record focuses on areas which were within the next ten years to be completely redeveloped following The Max Lock Plan. It was compiled by WL Taylor and photographs developed by Thomas Clarkson Chemist of Tower Street.

A section of Brunswick St in September 1955 awaiting demolition. A butcher's shop can be seen in the centre of the terrace..

Taken from the junction of Raby Place and York Street in 1955. William Street, Brown Street and Harrison Street have just been cleared in the foreground. The Central Stores and Park Road Presbyterian Church are visible in the background.

The photo was from a photographic record of the Central Area of West Hartlepool prepared in 1955/6 at the request of the Town Planning and Redevelopment Committee 'in the hope that it will be of interest to future generations of West Hartlepool'  

The record focuses on areas which were within the next ten years to be completely redeveloped following The Max Lock Plan. It was compiled by WL Taylor and photographs developed by Thomas Clarkson Chemist of Tower Street.

Public house on the corner of Musgrave Street and Brunswick Street which opened in 1856 and closed in 1969. In the 1940s, it was known as 'The Blood Bath' because of the numerous fights !

(from Lion Roars and Monkey Bites by Marie- Louise McKay)

Central Hotel on the corner of Musgrave & Brunswick Streets after it was hit during the air raid on 20 August 1940.

HHT&N 47

Prior to demolition to make way for the College of Further Education, the image shows the corner of Christ Church Parish Hall in Brunswick Street. The street ran north from Musgrave Street and the hall was close to Albert Street. The buildings in the background were in Tower Street at the point approximately where Charles Dickens Tool Store stands now.

HHT&N 133

Taken in the late 1950s on a very rainy day, The Central Stores can be seen at the top of the street and The Brunswick on the corner of Brunswick Street.

Taken from the roof of Christ Church, Archer Street is on the left and Tower Street Congregational Church spire can be seen in the centre. The quite imposing building on the top right of the image is Christ Church Parish Hall in Brunswick Street.

The photo was from a photographic record of the Central Area of West Hartlepool prepared in 1955/6 at the request of the Town Planning and Redevelopment Committee 'in the hope that it will be of interest to future generations of West Hartlepool'  

The record focuses on areas which were within the next ten years to be completely redeveloped following The Max Lock Plan. It was compiled by WL Taylor and photographs developed by Thomas Clarkson Chemist of Tower Street.