But how many of these York Road scenes do you remember?
Did you have a drink in Oscars or Visions in the 1980s or go shopping at Bruce Moore in the 1950s.
Did you get your toys from Frank Wrights or go to see a picture at the Northern Cinema?
Have a look at our retro collection and see how many scenes you can recall.
1. Visions
Was Visions a York Road favourite of yours? Photo: hm
2. The Green Howards on parade
The band of the 4th Battallion Green Howards leads a parade along York Road passing Bruce Moores shops in 1954. Photo: hm
3. Going past the Co-op
The number 6 bus pictured in the 1960s passing Hartlepool Co-operative store on its way to West View. Photo: hm
4. Names from our retail past
Frank Wright's toy shop, the wool shop Unity House, Argosy shoe shop and Duncans. Four York Road names you might remember from the 1950s. Photo: hm