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During the Middle Ages Hartlepool was one of the busiest ports on the east coast of England, but by the 18th century decline had set in and the harbour was in disrepair.
Former Hartlepool Harbour Master’s office
In 1808 the harbour was enclosed and drained, and two years later part of the old pier was destroyed by a storm.
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Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience, (formerly known as Hartlepool Historic Quay) is a superb re-creation of an 18th century seaport.
The quayside recaptures the atmosphere of such a seaport, boasting an interesting range of period shops and buildings in authentic architectural styles.
In the foreground of this picture is HMS Trincomalee, the oldest British warship still afloat.
Built in Bombay, India in 1817, the Trincomalee was brought to Hartlepool in 1987, where it has taken over 10 years to restore the ship to her former glory.
The clock sits atop a magnificent two story building ahead of the HMS Trincomalee.
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Sitting on top of what is reported to be the largest thatched roof in the North of England is this simple clock.
Golden Lion, Hartlepool
The Golden Lion Hotel is situated on Dunston Road in Hartlepool, Tees Valley. The hotel and pub opened in 2005.
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Emmanuel Church at Marske, near Saltburn, Yorkshire was begun in 1869.
Emmanuel Church at Marske, near Saltburn, Yorkshire
It is of stone in 14th-century style, and consists of chancel, nave, aisles, north porch and a tower which was added in 1901
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Hidden from general view is this small sundial on the Leonard Cheshire Home at Marske Hall, Redcar, North Yorkshire.
Sundial on Leonard Cheshire Home, Marske
Marske Hall is a 17th century former mansion house with Grade 1 building status.
Marske Hall was built in 1625 as a residence for William Pennyman Esquire.
In 1755 it was acquired by the Dundas family, becoming the home of the Marquis of Zetland.
Lord Zetland donated it to the Leonard Cheshire Foundation in 1961 following a number of years abandoned.
Charles Dickens visited Marske to see the three unusual stone turrets.
Further information
Images of England – History of the building
Can you help identify the year of a photograph of the oldest lifeboat in the world, outside Marske Hall.
The Zetland Lifeboat arrived in Redcar on 7th October 1802. The Zetland saved over 500 lives
Permission
Thank you to the staff of the Leonard Cheshire home for allowing us to take a picture of the small sundial.
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The Parish Church of St Leonard in Loftus, North Yorkshire was rebuilt in 1811, the former building being described by Graves about 1808 as a ‘mean and humble edifice’ in a neglected condition.
Loftus Parish Church
1901 saw another rebuild of the church, some portions only of the old west and south walls remaining.
The tower finishes with an embattled parapet and has a clock dial on the north and west sides towards the town.
Further information
East Cleveland Image Archive – Can you help identify the images
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