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Real Name: Steve
Lives In: Darlington, UK
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Hartlepool

by steventilly - last update: Dec 4, 2002

Abbey Church Of St. Hilda
Hartlepool is a bit of an enigma for me. It's really tried hard to bring itself into the 20th Century and market itself as a "tourist destination" but I'm not sure if it totally works.
Full credit to the council and the old TDC for what they have done, it just seems that they never quite finished, and if only they'd gone the extra mile...
Old Hartlepool
"Old Hartlepool" is the "original" Hartelpool, founded as far back as 647. This area is what is now usually known as "The Headland"
Much later (in the mid 1800's) as part of a commercial venture "West Hartlepool" was founded. Soon it's population grew to much greater than that of Old Hartlepool. West Hartlepool is what is now regarded as the town centre.
In 1967 the two towns were officially amalgamated - though for years before and after this amagamation the place was known as "Hartlepools".
The Hart, The Town's Emblem

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Pros:"It's Improved A Lot Recently"
Cons:"It Needs To Keep Improving"
In A Nutshell:"It's No Tourist Hotbed, But I Like To Go"
steventilly's Hartlepool Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1
General Tips
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5

Comments for steventilly about Hartlepool
gilabrand Mon Nov 15, 2004 09:22 UTC
 So how can it be a veggie breakfast if it includes sausage? LOL
cheekymarieh Sat Jul 10, 2004 22:24 UTC
 I must get out of bed early enough to try the Moorings breakfast one day!
b1bob Wed May 5, 2004 17:19 UTC
 Nice job! With rare exception, hotel restaurants are less desirable than other restaurants nearby.
sandysmith Sun Dec 1, 2002 13:05 UTC
 reckon you could make any place look good Can I come for breakfast too ;-))

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