During the week of February 4th 1918, 'Nelson' the tank was in the town to encourage people to buy warbonds. The town raised a record breaking £2,367,333.
Part of the Hartlepool Library collection
Dated 1914
Outside the Municipal Buildings in February 1918 are from left to right The Mayoress and Mayor (W Edgar). the Dowager Lady Londonderry, Mr Havelock Wilson and the Mayor of Hartlepool, Mr Thomas Wilson Watson.
Nelson the tank (1)
