The houses in the background and to the right are in Duncan Road behind Brierton Lane. When the photo was taken, the houses in that part of Brierton Lane had not been built.
The picture will date from the late 1950s or very early 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.
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