Natural landmarks · North East England
West Hartlepool
West Hartlepool in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Hartlepool is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Hartlepool was a predecessor of Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It developed in the Victorian era and took the name from its western position in the parish of what is now known as the Headland. The former town was originally formed in 1848 as an accompanying settlement for nearby railway and docks, which brought and exported coal from the area. The rail network grew, connecting to docks in Leeds and other cities. Further developments in the area led to the 1960s formation of Hartlepool as a town.
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Background
History
The town of West Hartlepool was founded by Ralph Ward Jackson who went on to become managing director of the Stockton and Hartlepool Railway in 1848. The area known as Newburn Raw, part of the ancient village of Stranton, steadily grew into a centre for shipping and railway transport. Eight shipbuilding yards were established. Streets were laid out along which shops and brick homes were built. Standard town services followed including paved roads, gas and electricity, sewers, a slaughterhouse, cemetery and more. Swainson Dock opened on 3 June 1856, named after Ward Jackson's father-in-law. In 1878 the William Gray & Company ship yard in West Hartlepool achieved the distinction of launching…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6889, -1.2250
- District
- Hartlepool
- Parish
- Hartlepool, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS26 8GE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hartlepool
Sources
- wikidata: Q7985314 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Hartlepool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hartlepool?
- West Hartlepool is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS26 8GE), in the parish of Hartlepool, unparished area.
- Is West Hartlepool free to visit?
- Yes, West Hartlepool is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Hartlepool?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TS26 8GE. It sits within the Hartlepool parliamentary constituency.