West Hartlepool

This article is about the place. For the Rugby Football Club, see West Hartlepool R.F.C.

West Hartlepool
West Hartlepool is located in County Durham
West Hartlepool
West Hartlepool
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54°41′20″N 1°13′30″W / 54.68892°N 1.22498°W / 54.68892; -1.22498

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.[1][2] Further developments in the area led to the 1960s formation of Hartlepool as a town.

  1. ^ "West Hartlepool History". This is Hartlepool. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ritchie was invoked but never defined (see the help page).