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Hartlepool
Hartlepool (County Durham)
Hartlepool

Hartlepool shown within County Durham
Population 90,290 (2006) [1]
OS grid reference NZ508331
Unitary authority Hartlepool
Ceremonial county County Durham
Region North East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HARTLEPOOL
Postcode district TS24 - TS27
Dialling code 01429
Police Durham
Fire County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance North East
European Parliament North East England
UK Parliament Hartlepool
List of places: UK • England • County Durham

Coordinates: 54°41′N 1°13′W / 54.69, -1.21

Hartlepool (IPA: /'hɑːtlɪpuːl/) is a North Sea port in North East England. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using Latitude and Longitude The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government Hartlepool is a local government district and Borough in the Ceremonial county of County Durham, North East England The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies The region, also known as the government office region, is currently the highest tier of local government sub-national entity of England, with only one North-East England is one of the nine official Regions of England and comprises the combined area of Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear Constituent country is a phrase used often by official institutions in contexts in which a country makes up a part of a larger entity or grouping England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland This list of sovereign states, alphabetically arranged gives an overview of States around the world with information on the extent of their Sovereignty. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A post town is a required part of all postal addresses in the United Kingdom, and a basic unit of the postal delivery system UK Postal codes are known as postcodes. UK postcodes are Alphanumeric. The TS postcode area, also known as the Cleveland postcode area, is a group of postal districts around Billingham, Guisborough, Hartlepool, The UK Telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Telephone Numbering Plan, is the system used for assigning Telephone numbers in the United There are a number of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom. Durham Constabulary is a Home Office Police force with the responsibility of policing the non-metropolitan county of County Durham and the Unitary The fire service in the United Kingdom operates under separate legislative and administrative arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and County Durham Fire and Rescue Service is the Statutory fire and rescue service covering an area of, for the Shire county of County Durham plus The North East Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NEAS is the authority responsible for providing NHS Ambulance services in North East England, covering North East England is a Constituency of the European Parliament. This is a list of the 646 constituencies currently represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, as at the 2005 general election Hartlepool is a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. A Gazetteer of place names in the United Kingdom showing each place's County, Unitary authority or council area and its geographical coordinates List of places --> List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places This is a list of places in County Durham, in England. The area covered is the entire ceremonial county, hence the inclusion of places in unitary A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The North Sea is a marginal, Epeiric sea of the Atlantic Ocean on the European Continental shelf. North-East England is one of the nine official Regions of England and comprises the combined area of Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear It is within the unitary authority area of the Borough of Hartlepool, for ceremonial purposes part of County Durham. See also Independent city A unitary authority is a type of Local authority that has a single tier and is responsible for all Local government functions Hartlepool is a local government district and Borough in the Ceremonial county of County Durham, North East England

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History

Hartlepool Town Wall: dating from the late 14th century the limestone wall once enclosed the whole of the medieval town. The picturesque houses overlook the entrance to Victoria Docks which can be seen in the background.
Hartlepool Town Wall: dating from the late 14th century the limestone wall once enclosed the whole of the medieval town. The picturesque houses overlook the entrance to Victoria Docks which can be seen in the background.

Hartlepool was founded as a village in the 7th century AD, springing up around Hartlepool Abbey, founded in 640 on a headland overlooking a natural harbour. Hartlepool Abbey was a Northumbrian Monastery founded in 640 CE by Hieu, the first of the saintly recluses of Northumbria and The monastery became famous under St Hilda, who served as its abbess from 649-657, but it fell into decline and was likely destroyed by the Vikings in 800. Hilda of Whitby (c 614&ndash680 is a Christian Saint. The source of information about Hilda is The Ecclesiastical History of the English An abbess ( Latin abbatissa fem form of abbas Abbot) is the female superior, or Mother Superior, of an Abbey A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas

The place name derives from Old English *heort-ieg "hart island", referring to stags seen, and pol, "pool". A deer is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. A deer is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. Records of the place-name from early sources confirm this:

Hart is the Old English name for a stag or deer which appears on the towns crest and le pool meant by the sea, people moved here to hunt where there was deer by the sea and eventually settled there, the petrified forest below the sea provides proof thet hart(deer) did once live in a forest by the sea, hence Hartlepool.

During the Middle Ages the village grew into an important (though still small) town, gaining a market and walls, and its harbour was improved to serve as the official port of the County palatine of Durham. A county palatine is an area ruled by a Count palatine (or Earl palatine who may hold the higher title of Duke) with special authority and autonomy Durham (ˈdʌrəm in RP, locally ˈdʏrəm is a small city and main settlement of the City of Durham district of County Durham, England Its harbour made it a convenient outlet for the coalfields of South Durham and in 1835 a railway was built to enable South Durham coal to be exported. A coalfield is an area of certain uniform characteristics where coal is mined "Railroad" and "Railway" both redirect here For other uses see Railroad (disambiguation. A rival railway was built in 1847 and docks were established at its terminus, around which a new town, West Hartlepool, was founded. This article refers to the place for the Rugby Football Club see West Hartlepool R

The two communities grew very rapidly, from a population of only a thousand at the start of the 19th century to 64,000 in 1891. The modern town represents a joining together of "Old Hartlepool", locally known as the "headland", and West Hartlepool. What was West Hartlepool became the larger town and the two were formally joined in 1967. Today the term "West Hartlepool" is rarely heard outside the context of sport, but the town's only premier Rugby Union team still proudly retain the name (See Sports below)

The name of the town's professional football club reflected the two boroughs; when it was formed in 1908, following the success of West Hartlepool in winning the FA Amateur Cup in 1905, it was called "Hartlepools United" in the hope of attracting support from both towns. Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short When the boroughs combined in 1967 the club renamed itself "Hartlepool" before renaming itself Hartlepool United in the 1970s. Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One. Many fans of the club still refer to the team as "Pools".

The area became heavily industrialised with an ironworks (established 1838) and shipyards in the docks (established in the 1870s). Shipyards and dockyards are places which repair and build ships These can be Yachts military By 1913, no fewer than 43 ship-owning companies were located in the town, with responsibility for 236 ships. This made it a key target for Germany in the First World War. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The first German offensive against Britain was mounted at Hartlepool between 8. 10 and 9. 30 am on the morning of 16 December 1914, when units of the Imperial German Navy bombarded Hartlepool, West Hartlepool, Whitby and Scarborough with a total of 1150 shells, killing 137 people and wounding 592. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The Kaiserliche Marine or Imperial Navy was the German Navy created by the formation of the German Empire. Whitby is a historic town and Civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England. Scarborough is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. Two coastal defence batteries at Hartlepool returned fire, firing 143 shells, damaging three German ships: SMS Seydlitz, SMS Moltke and SMS Blücher. As a result of this bombardment, the first civilian casualty on British soil fell, an event commemorated by a plaque at the spot on the headland. An attempt by the German High Command to repeat the attack a month later led to the Battle of Dogger Bank on 24 January 1915 at which the Blucher was sunk. The Battle of Dogger Bank was a naval battle fought near the Dogger Bank in the North Sea on 24 January 1915, during the First World War Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year During World War II, RAF Greatham (also known as RAF West Hartlepool) was located on the the current South British Steel Works. RAF Greatham was an RAF base situated in Greatham County Durham, England. British Steel was a major British Steel producer It originated as a nationalised industry the British Steel Corporation (BSC formed in 1967

Hartlepool suffered badly in the Great Depression of the 1930s and suffered high unemployment until the start of the Second World War, during which its shipbuilding and steel-making industries enjoyed a renaissance. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including After the war, both industries went into a severe decline. "Blanchland", the last ship to be constructed in Hartlepool, left the slips in 1961. There was a boost to the retail sector in 1968 when Middleton Grange Shopping Centre was opened by Princess Anne, with over 130 new shops including Marks & Spencer and Woolworths. Middleton Grange is a shopping centre in Hartlepool, England. Marks & Spencer Group plc (also M&S, Marks and Sparks, and Marks) is a British Retailer with 843 stores in more than 30 This article is about the British Woolworths Group plc, and its stores

Before the shopping centre was opened, the old town centre was located around Lynn Street, but most of the shops and the market had moved to a new shopping centre by 1974. Most of Lynn Street had by then been demolished to make way for a new housing estate. Only the north end of the street remains, now called Lynn Street North. This is where the Hartlepool Borough Council depot was based (alongside the Focus DIY store) until it moved to the marina in August 2006. By the 1980s the area was again severely affected by unemployment. A series of major investment projects in the 1990s revived the town centre with a new marina, rehabilitation of derelict land, the indoor conversion to modernise Middleton Grange Shopping Centre from the 1960s brutalist architecture, the Historic Quay regeneration, and the construction of much new housing, which has led to the town becoming improbably chic in recent years. For other uses of this word see Marina (disambiguation. A marina is a sheltered Harbor where Boats and Yachts Middleton Grange is a shopping centre in Hartlepool, England. The term Brutalist Architecture originates from the French Béton brut, or "raw concrete" a term used by Le Corbusier to describe

Hartlepool nuclear power station is an advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) type nuclear power plant opened near Hartlepool in the 1980s. Hartlepool Power Station is a Nuclear power station situated south of Hartlepool in County Durham, North East England. An advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR is a type of Nuclear reactor. A goodsource of town income.

Governance

The Hartlepool constituency was represented in the House of Commons from 1992 until summer 2004 by Labour MP, Peter Mandelson. Hartlepool is a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Peter Benjamin Mandelson (born 21 October 1953 called "Mandy" by much of the British News media, is a British Labour Politician who is the serving

Mr Mandelson resigned to take up a role in the European Commission. The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union. The by-election on September 30 was won by Labour's Iain Wright with a much-reduced majority following an 18% swing to the Liberal Democrats. On July 23, 2004, the Member of Parliament for Hartlepool, in England, Peter Mandelson ( Labour) was nominated The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Iain David Wright (born May 9, 1972) is a British Labour politician and Member of Parliament for Hartlepool since winning The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the He retained the seat with a greatly increased majority in the 2005 UK general election. Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general callum laffey is a well known owner of hartlepool.

Geography

Nearby towns and cities

Local Areas / Villages

Economy

Tourism

History

Implied in this is arguably the national and international significance of the form taken by the 1914 East Coast Raid detailed above as having taken place as a result of military objectives but arguably in fact directed to certain architectural and historical features of the coast between the Hartlepools and Scarborough, in particular the 19th Century sea wall in Hartlepool, and the related Coastal Defence Unit and Coastguard Station (with particular reference to the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire in the form of the Union Flag).

Maritime

Entertainment and Shopping

Leisure

Restaurants and clubs

Transport

Road

Hartlepool is served by two primary routes which are the A179 road and the A689 road, both linking the town to the A19 road. Hartlepool's Maritime Experience is a visitor attraction in Hartlepool in the North East of England Pictures See also PS ''Kingswear Castle'' PS ''Waverley'' Seaton Carew is a small Seaside resort within the Borough of Hartlepool, in County Durham, England with a population of 6018 (2001 See also HMS ''Victory'' - 18th century First rate Ship of the line USS ''Constitution'' - 18th century US Vue is a cinema company in Ireland and the UK. The company was formed in May 2003 when SBC International Cinemas bought Warner Village The Rank Group plc ( was established on 22 December, 1995 as a Public limited company in England and Wales and in October 1996 For other uses of this word see Marina (disambiguation. A marina is a sheltered Harbor where Boats and Yachts Middleton Grange is a shopping centre in Hartlepool, England. Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One. Seaton Carew is a small Seaside resort within the Borough of Hartlepool, in County Durham, England with a population of 6018 (2001 The Echo's Hill or Headland Estate is a residential area of Hartlepool, County Durham, which is situated in the North East of England. The Heugh (pronounced "y'uff" Gun Battery is located on the Headland at Hartlepool, County Durham, England The Palmerston Forts around the north east of England include Abbs Point Battery, Roker Sunderland Cemetery Hartlepool Submerged Forest ( is a 197 Hectare Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cleveland, England notified A bistro, sometimes spelled bistrot, is a small Restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting Chinese cuisine ( Traditional Chinese: 中國菜 Simplified Chinese: 中国菜 originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in English Cuisine is shaped by the country's temperate climate its island geography and its history Brewers Fayre is a chain of around 150 licensed family and casual dining Restaurants in the United Kingdom owned by Whitbread. Seafood is any Sea Animal or Seaweed that is served as Food, or is suitable for eating particularly saltwater animals such Italian cuisine as a national Cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political changes with its roots traced back to 4th century BC Mediterranean cuisine is the food of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea. Spanish cuisine consists of a variety of dishes which stem from differences in geography culture and climate A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark J D Wetherspoon plc (commonly referred to as Wetherspoons or Spoons) is a British Pub chain, founded by Tim Martin in 1979 J D Wetherspoon plc (commonly referred to as Wetherspoons or Spoons) is a British Pub chain, founded by Tim Martin in 1979 A coffeehouse ( French / Portuguese: café; Spanish: cafetería; Italian: caffè Japanese Cuisine has developed over the centuries as a result of many political and social changes The cuisine of the United States is a style of food preparation derived from the United States. Burger King ( often abbreviated to Kentucky Fried Chicken, usually known as KFC, is a chain of Fast food restaurants based in Louisville Kentucky. Subway Restaurants, commonly known as Subway, is a Fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells Sandwiches and Salads called The A179 is the major link road between the A19 and Hartlepool via Hart Village The A689 is a Road in northern England, that runs east from Junction 44 of the M6 motorway, a few Miles North of Carlisle The A19 is a major Road in England, running parallel to and east of the A1 road. The A179 road is the main road to the north west which leads to the A19 road, Peterlee, Durham and Sunderland. The A179 is the major link road between the A19 and Hartlepool via Hart Village The A19 is a major Road in England, running parallel to and east of the A1 road. Peterlee is a New town in County Durham, England. Founded in 1948, the town is named after Peter Lee, a prominent local Miner Durham (ˈdʌrəm in RP, locally ˈdʏrəm is a small city and main settlement of the City of Durham district of County Durham, England Sunderland (, or /ˈsʌn(dlən/ is a City in Tyne and Wear, England. The A689 road is the main road to the south west towards the A19 & Billingham, Stockton and Middlesbrough. The A689 is a Road in northern England, that runs east from Junction 44 of the M6 motorway, a few Miles North of Carlisle Billingham is a Town in the Borough of Stockton on Tees in North East England with a population of 35765 (2006 Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in North East England. It is the major settlement in the unitary authority area and Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. Middlesbrough ( IPA ( Received pronunciation) is a Town in the Tees Valley sub-region of the North East of England The A178 road leads south to Seaton Carew, Graythorpe, Seal Sands, Port Clarence and Middlesbrough via the Transporter bridge. The A178 is a road that runs from Hartlepool to Middlesbrough in the former county of Cleveland Seaton Carew is a small Seaside resort within the Borough of Hartlepool, in County Durham, England with a population of 6018 (2001 Graythorpe is a Village within the borough of Hartlepool and the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. Seal Sands ( is a 29437 Hectare Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cleveland, England, notified in 1966 Port Clarence is a small village now within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees and Ceremonial county of County Durham, England. Middlesbrough ( IPA ( Received pronunciation) is a Town in the Tees Valley sub-region of the North East of England A transporter bridge (also ferry bridge or aerial transfer bridge) is a type of Movable bridge that carries a segment of roadway across a river The A1086 road leads north to Crimdon, Blackhall, Horden and Easington. The A1086 is a road in County Durham, north-east England. The route of the A1086 starts from the A19 junction in Easington Crimdon is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated on the North Sea coast between Blackhall Rocks and Hartlepool on Horden is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated on the North Sea coast to the east of Peterlee, approximately 12 miles south of Easington is a town in Easington district in east County Durham, England.

Rail

Hartlepool is served by Hartlepool railway station which is on the Durham Coast Line with hourly services to Newcastle and Middlesbrough which are provided by Northern Rail. Hartlepool railway station serves the town of Hartlepool within the borough of Hartlepool and the Ceremonial county of County Durham, England Route Middlesbrough Thornaby Stockton Billingham Seaton Carew Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England Middlesbrough ( IPA ( Received pronunciation) is a Town in the Tees Valley sub-region of the North East of England Northern Rail (often referred to simply as Northern) is a Train operating company that has operated local passenger services in the north of England There is a new service to London from Sunderland provided by Grand Central that uses former InterCity 125 trains. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Sunderland (, or /ˈsʌn(dlən/ is a City in Tyne and Wear, England. Background Grand Central operate three return trips per day between the north-east of England and the capital city London along the East Coast Main Line This is the first time in 15 years that Hartlepool has had a direct link to London by train. Seaton Carew railway station is also located on Seaton Lane

Bus

Hartlepool has services provided by Stagecoach Group around the town and to Billingham, Stockton and Middlesbrough. Seaton Carew railway station serves the village of Seaton Carew, within the borough of Hartlepool and the Ceremonial county of County Durham Stagecoach Group plc ( is a leading international transport group operating Bus, Train, Tram, express coach and Ferry operations Billingham is a Town in the Borough of Stockton on Tees in North East England with a population of 35765 (2006 Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in North East England. It is the major settlement in the unitary authority area and Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. Middlesbrough ( IPA ( Received pronunciation) is a Town in the Tees Valley sub-region of the North East of England Other services are provided by Arriva and Go North East to Peterlee, Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle. Arriva plc ( is a British -based international public transport operator headquartered in Sunderland. Go North East was originally the founding company of the Go-Ahead Group. Peterlee is a New town in County Durham, England. Founded in 1948, the town is named after Peter Lee, a prominent local Miner Durham (ˈdʌrəm in RP, locally ˈdʏrəm is a small city and main settlement of the City of Durham district of County Durham, England Sunderland (, or /ˈsʌn(dlən/ is a City in Tyne and Wear, England. Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England

Sport

Hartlepool United is the town's professional football club and they play at Victoria Park, Hartlepool. Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One. Victoria Park is a 7691 capacity football ground in Hartlepool, Northern England and it is the home of Hartlepool United. They have won promotion to League One for the 2007–08 season. Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons is the second-highest division of The Football The supporters of the club bear the nickname of Monkey Hangers. This is based upon legend that during the Napoleonic wars a ship's mascot was hanged for being a French spy.

West Hartlepool R.F.C. are more commonly known as "West" and in the 2007 - 2008 season they won the North 2 East league title and were promoted to North 1 (which is the 4 tier of the national league structure). West Hartlepool Rugby Football Club (nicknamed West) is an English Rugby union club that has just won the Northern Division Northern Division - North 2 East is an English Rugby Union League at the sixth tier of the domestic competition In the mid-1990's, West were the pride of North East rugby union and played in what is now the Guinness Premiership. Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short The English Premiership (known as the Guinness Premiership because of the league's sponsorship by Guinness) is a professional league competition for Rugby West were then hit by bankruptcy and they controversially sold their Brierton Lane stadium. There then followed a succession of relegations because the professional players deserted the club as West needed to pay off their debts accrude due to the the clubs ambitious persuit of professionalism.

Tall Ships' Races

On 28 June 2006, Hartlepool celebrated after winning its bid to host The Tall Ships' Races. The Tall Ships' Races are races for Sail training "Tall Ships" ( Sailing ships. The town will welcome up to 125 tall ships in 2010, after being chosen by race organiser Sail Training International to be the finishing point for the race. A tall ship is a large traditionally rigged sailing vessel Popular modern tall ship rigs include topsail Schooners Brigantines Brigs and Hartlepool will greet the ships, which will have sailed from Kristiansand in Norway on the second and final leg of the race. (formerly "Christianssand" is a city and municipality, and the capital of the county of Vest-Agder, Norway and of the geographical Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional

Hartlepool already has good links with tall ships after almost 40 vessels visited Hartlepool in 2005 en route to Newcastle, and Hartlepool Council, PD Ports and Hartlepool Marina teamed up in April this year to submit a bid to host the race.

Hartlepool Mayor Stuart Drummond said: "There's a great spirit of partnership in the town and we put together a very strong bid. Stuart Drummond (born 29 November, 1973) is the first directly-elected mayor of Hartlepool in North East England. We knew we had the capability and the passion to be a top class host port and we are delighted that the race organisers felt the same. The event will present a tremendous opportunity to showcase the town. "

Allan Henderson, Hartlepool Marina Director, added: "This is fabulous news and a great honour. Hartlepool already has an excellent name in the maritime world, and the skippers and crews of the tall ships which visited us last year were very impressed with the fantastic welcome they received. Hosting the Tall Ships race further reinforces Hartlepool's well deserved reputation as a first rate visitor destination. "

Local media

Monkeys

Hartlepool is famous for allegedly executing a monkey during the Napoleonic Wars. The Hartlepool Mail is a newspaper serving Hartlepool and the surrounding area Radio Hartlepool is a full time Community Radio Station that broadcasts on FM, Internet radio and works for the benefit of various communities in Hartlepool The Office of Communications (Y Swyddfa Gyfathrebiadau or as it is more often known Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the Communication The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815 involved Napoleon's French Empire and a shifting set of European allies and opposing coalitions - see The Hartlepool monkey hanging - for more information.

Historians have also pointed to the prior existence of a Scottish folk song called "And the Boddamers hung the Monkey-O". Folk music can have a number of different meanings including Traditional music: The original meaning of the term "folk music" was synonymous It describes how a monkey survived a shipwreck off the village of Boddam near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire. Boddam is a coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is north of Aberdeen and south of Peterhead. Peterhead is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is Aberdeenshire's largest settlement having a population of approximately 19000 Aberdeenshire or the County of Aberdeen ( Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is a Registration county of Scotland. Because the villagers could only claim salvage rights if there were no survivors from the wreck, they allegedly hanged the monkey.

"Monkey hanger" and Chimp Choker are common terms of (semi-friendly) abuse aimed at "Poolies", often from bitter footballing rivals Darlington. Monkey Hanger is the affectionate term by which Hartlepudlians are often known by other residents of Great Britain Darlington is a town in County Durham, England and the main population centre in the Borough of Darlington. The mascot of Hartlepool United F.C. is H'Angus the monkey. Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One. H'Angus the Monkey is the official mascot of Hartlepool United F The man in the monkey costume, Stuart Drummond, stood for the post of Mayor in 2002 as H'angus the monkey, and campaigned on a platform which included free bananas for schoolchildren. Stuart Drummond (born 29 November, 1973) is the first directly-elected mayor of Hartlepool in North East England. To widespread surprise, he won, becoming the first directly-elected Mayor of Hartlepool, winning 7,400 votes with a 52% share of the vote and a turnout of 30%. Directly elected mayors are local government leaders elected by the general electorate rather than by the local council He was re-elected by a landslide in 2005, winning 16,912 on a turnout of 51% – 10,000 votes more than his nearest rival, the Labour Party candidate.

The monkey legend is also linked with another of the town's sports clubs, Hartlepool Rovers RFC, which uses the hanging monkey as the club logo. On tours it would hang a monkey on the posts of the rugby pitch to spread the story.

The bone
The bone

In June 2005 a large bone was found washed ashore on Hartlepool beach, which initially was taken as giving credence to the monkey legend. Analysis revealed the bone to be that of a red deer which had died 6,000 years ago. The Red Deer ( Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest Deer species

The bone is now in the collections of Hartlepool Museum Service.

Notable people

Town twinning

References

  1. ^ http://www.teesvalley-jsu.gov.uk/old/private/jsuwarddataweb2005.xls

External links

Dictionary

Hartlepool

-proper noun

  1. a town and seaport in the north-east of England
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