Brierton girls sports at Grayfields. The pavilion is in the background. Date and names unknown but the image is probably from the 1960s.
Donor : Brierton School
Part of the "Hartlepool Museum Service" collection
Location
Brierton School. The boys' department was officially opened in March 1958 and the girls' in March 1959.
The building became part of Brierton Comprehensive School in 1973 before closing in 2009. Children were absorbed into other schools. It was in the main demolished in 2013 although a small part remains and extensive all weather football pitches stand in front of it beside Catcote Road.
More detail »Grayfields Recreation Ground, Hartlepool. Large open green space off Jesmond Gardens. Has facilities for football, rugby, athletics, cricket, bowls and tennis
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