But have you seen them from above before?
Here are 9 reminders of well known buildings and landmarks as we remember them from years gone by.
They were all captured in aerial photos which come to us courtesy of the excellent Hartlepool Museums Service and Hartlepool Library Service.
1. Cameron Hospital
Cameron Hospital in Serpentine Road. Did you work there? Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
2. HMS Warrior
HMS Warrior pictured as her refurbishment approaches completion. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service. Photo: Hartlepool Museum Service
3. Brierton Hospital
Brierton Hospital in Brierton Lane may be demolished now but many people will remember it. Do you? Also pictured is West Hartlepool Rugby Club in the top left of the image. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
4. Looking back on Steetley
An aerial view of Steetley. What are your memories of it? Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service