In this section you will find a selection of information, photographs and memories relating to Hartlepool’s role in the First World War. We would like to add to this section: if you have any relevant material that you would be willing to share, please get in touch with us at infodesk@hartlepool.gov.uk
Stories of the loss of Hartlepool Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet crewmen during the First World War.
The stories of more than 450 merchant ships either built or owned in the Hartlepools and lost during the First World War.
A National Shell Factory was established at the Central Marine Engine Works, West Hartlepool, producing 8" shells between July 1916 and the end of December 1917.
"Talking Histories" - digital short stories created through the 'Heroism & Hearbreak: True Tales from the Hartlepools at War' Project.
'Heroism & Heartbreak' voluntary Poet in Residence - Kirsten Luckins - has written a number of new, thought-provoking pieces of work for the project.