Hartlepool
Americannoun
noun
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a port in NE England, in Hartlepool unitary authority, Co Durham, on the North Sea: greatly enlarged in 1967 by its amalgamation with West Hartlepool; engineering, clothing, food processing. Pop: 86 075 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Co Durham: formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Cleveland. Pop: 90 200 (2003 est). Area: 93 sq km (36 sq miles)
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People also gathered to pay tribute at Seaton Carew FC's game against FC Hartlepool.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
On Friday evening Hartlepool United also held a two-minute silence before their home National League game against Eastleigh.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
In 2002 the port town of Hartlepool elected as mayor the mascot of its football team, H’Angus the Monkey, who went on to serve three terms.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
Government figures for 2024/25 show 27% of children in Hartlepool are living in absolute poverty, measured as a household income below 60% of the national average.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The steamer Vesper, of Hartlepool, was lost on the Kish Bank, four miles south of the Kish light-ship.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Frederick Whymper
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