A Vulcan vehicle used to transport fish from the quay & to buyers. It is parked outside Hodgson's warehouse at 'Wagga' Belle View. The building was destroyed during the bombardment in WW1.
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
Creator : Mr Hodgson
Part of the "David Wise" collection
Location
Images relating to delivery vehicles in Hartlepool and the surrounding area, including commercial vehicles and heavy haulage.
More detail »W Hodgson Fish Merchants.
W.Hodgson was established in the fishing port of Hartlepool in 1916 when it was mainly whiting, haddock, cod and plaice which dominated the slabs.
But times have changed and we've changed with them. Now Tuna, Swordfish, Black Tilapia, Bream and Sea Bass take their place on the display slabs and in our delivery vans.
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