West Hartlepool

West Hartlepool
West Hartlepool
	West Hartlepool Town Hall
	West Hartlepool Location within County Durham
Unitary authority	Hartlepool;
Ceremonial county	Durham;
Region	North East;
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Cleveland
Fire	Cleveland
Ambulance	North East
	List of places UK England County Durham 54°41′20″N 1°13′30″W / 54.68892°N 1.22498°W

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.

^ "West Hartlepool History". This is Hartlepool. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
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[1] "West Hartlepool History". This is Hartlepool. Retrieved 28 February 2020.

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West Hartlepool
West Hartlepool Town Hall
West Hartlepool Location within County Durham
Unitary authority	Hartlepool
Ceremonial county	Durham
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom

Police	Cleveland
Fire	Cleveland
Ambulance	North East

List of places UK England County Durham 54°41′20″N 1°13′30″W / 54.68892°N 1.22498°W / 54.68892; -1.22498