I contrast to yesterdays heavily vandalised example, this pillbox within the grounds of a golf course is in remarkably good condition with no damage or graffiti
Inside all the metal shutters for the firing position are still intact.
Category Archives: Hartlepool
Middle Warren Pillbox, Hartlepool
This whole area is now in the middle of an extensive housing development, so I don’t think this one is going to be around much longer.
The Defence Of Britain database from the 1990s lists many in this area that are now gone under housing.
UPDATE :
I have received information that as of 26th July 2012, this pillbox has been demolished. Another one bites the dust.
Beer Can House, Raby Road, Hartlepool
Ralph Ward Jackson Statue, Hartlepool
Ralph Ward Jackson (7 June 1806 – 6 August 1880) was the founder of West Hartlepool and was the towns first MP in 1868.
The sculptor was Edward Onslow Ford
It was donated by Colonel J. W. Cameron, the founder of Camerons brewery to mark the jubilee of the opening of the towns first dock and harbour.
The statue was unveiled on 12th June 1897 by the Marquis of Londonderry.
Sundial Sculpture, Hartlepool
This sculpture of a sundial by Neil Talbot and was received by Mayor Gwynneth Hanson on May 15th 1995
It was commissioned by Cleveland Arts (now Tees Valley Arts)
It stands on some tiles which show local geology but they are in very poor condition already.
Christ Church Hartlepool
Christ Church in Hartlepool was built in 1854 and designed by Edward Buckton Lamb, it was paid for by public subscription with a large contribution from Ralph Ward Jackson, it is built from limestone excavated during the construction of Jacksons Dock.
The church closed in 1973 and in 1996 became Hartlepool Art Gallery.
Seaton High Light, Hartlepool
Sir William Gray Statue, Hartlepool
Sir William Gray was the first Mayor of West Hartlepool from 1887 to 1888 and founder of the shipbuilders William Gray and Company
This status was unveiled on 26th March 1898 by Alderman Clarkson (or rather the wind which blew off the covers before he had chance), the sculptor was William Day Keyworth Jr with the foundry being Rovini and Partanti
Hartlepool Hart / Stag Statue
Hartlepool Monkey Statue
The tale of the residents of Hartlepool hanging a monkey as French spy during the Napoleonic Wars is very well known.
This Make A Wish For The Monkey statue in the marina, now collect coins for charity.