Raise a glass to 53 photos of Hartlepool pub landlords, landladies and managers

Gavin Ledwith
·6-min read
Just some of our photos of Hartlepool pub bosses from across the years. (Photo: National World)
Just some of our photos of Hartlepool pub bosses from across the years. (Photo: National World)

Here we pay tribute to past and present Hartlepool pub bosses with this updated collection of archive photos. Keep logging back too as we will continue adding more pictures. You can also view our collection of archive pictures of town pubs here.

Landlord Alan Hay outside The Ship Inn, on the Headland, in 2015. (Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady)
Landlord Alan Hay outside The Ship Inn, on the Headland, in 2015. (Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady)
Owton Lodge manager Karen Wilson in 2010. (Photo: National World)
Owton Lodge manager Karen Wilson in 2010. (Photo: National World)
Park Inn tenant Rick Hanlon, centre, and Mick Donnelly with fellow members of Musicians Unlimited celebrate raising £12,000 through their sponsored album in 2012. (Photo: FRANK REID)
Park Inn tenant Rick Hanlon, centre, and Mick Donnelly with fellow members of Musicians Unlimited celebrate raising £12,000 through their sponsored album in 2012. (Photo: FRANK REID)
Fishermans Arms landlord Steve Bell raises a glass in 2012. (Photo: FRANK REID)
Fishermans Arms landlord Steve Bell raises a glass in 2012. (Photo: FRANK REID)
Reds bar manager Danielle Massey outside the new Church Street venue in 2008. (Photo: TC)
Reds bar manager Danielle Massey outside the new Church Street venue in 2008. (Photo: TC)
Manager Rebecca Ord, right, with her staff in the lounge of the Stag and Monkey in 2014. (Photo: Frank Reid Photographer 2012)
Manager Rebecca Ord, right, with her staff in the lounge of the Stag and Monkey in 2014. (Photo: Frank Reid Photographer 2012)
Landlords Liz and Philip Hall after The Globe was named the Hartlepool Mail's best bar in 2015. (Photo: Stu Norton)
Landlords Liz and Philip Hall after The Globe was named the Hartlepool Mail's best bar in 2015. (Photo: Stu Norton)
Raby Arms landlord John Goddard pictured with his Harley Davidson motorbike in 2010. Was his service behind the bar as quick? (Photo: National World)
Raby Arms landlord John Goddard pictured with his Harley Davidson motorbike in 2010. Was his service behind the bar as quick? (Photo: National World)
Leeroy Newsom, manager of Vibes sports bar, at Hartlepool Marina, in 2021. Picture by FRANK REID
Leeroy Newsom, manager of Vibes sports bar, at Hartlepool Marina, in 2021. Picture by FRANK REID
9 Anchors micro pub manager Lorna Hogan outside the Seaton Carew premises in 2018. (Photo: Frank Reid)
9 Anchors micro pub manager Lorna Hogan outside the Seaton Carew premises in 2018. (Photo: Frank Reid)
Manager Chris Liveras outside Sinatras Bar, in Seaton Carew, in 2007. (Photo: LH)
Manager Chris Liveras outside Sinatras Bar, in Seaton Carew, in 2007. (Photo: LH)
Landlord Trevor Wilding in 2012. (Photo: TY)
Landlord Trevor Wilding in 2012. (Photo: TY)
Bar manager John Reece in 2007. (Photo: Other 3rd Party)
Bar manager John Reece in 2007. (Photo: Other 3rd Party)
Woodcutter manager Michael West promotes a children's Halloween event at the pub in 2008. (Photo: FLR)
Woodcutter manager Michael West promotes a children's Halloween event at the pub in 2008. (Photo: FLR)
Hartlepool United captain Tony Smith officially opens The Clarendon pub in 1988 by pulling the first pint assisted by the owner Fred Jackson, manager Gordon Harris and his wife Ada, and Hartlepool United secretary Malcolm Kirby. (Photo: Hartlepool Mail)
Hartlepool United captain Tony Smith officially opens The Clarendon pub in 1988 by pulling the first pint assisted by the owner Fred Jackson, manager Gordon Harris and his wife Ada, and Hartlepool United secretary Malcolm Kirby. (Photo: Hartlepool Mail)
Alan Bridges, general manager at The King Johns Tavern, in Hartlepool, launches the town centre pub's beer festival in 2003. (Photo: DW)
Alan Bridges, general manager at The King Johns Tavern, in Hartlepool, launches the town centre pub's beer festival in 2003. (Photo: DW)
White House manager David McCann, left, and auctioneer Moss Boddy prepare for a charity auction at the pub in 2008. (Photo: FLR)
White House manager David McCann, left, and auctioneer Moss Boddy prepare for a charity auction at the pub in 2008. (Photo: FLR)
Landlady Brenda Farrow, second right, serves some cuppas in the new tea room at the Seaton Carew hotel in 2009. (Photo: LH)
Landlady Brenda Farrow, second right, serves some cuppas in the new tea room at the Seaton Carew hotel in 2009. (Photo: LH)
Chefs Martyn Callan and Simon Fleming with owners Steven Wright and Claire Alderson in 2003. (Photo: DW)
Chefs Martyn Callan and Simon Fleming with owners Steven Wright and Claire Alderson in 2003. (Photo: DW)
Peter Morgan raises a pint at Hartlepool's smallest pub in 2012. (Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2012)
Peter Morgan raises a pint at Hartlepool's smallest pub in 2012. (Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2012)
Landlady Amanda Davis outside The Globe in 2008. (Photo: TC)
Landlady Amanda Davis outside The Globe in 2008. (Photo: TC)
Licensee Geoff Eccleshall and Eileen Clyburn celebrate after The Causeway received a pub of the year award from Camra in 2006. (Photo: DP)
Licensee Geoff Eccleshall and Eileen Clyburn celebrate after The Causeway received a pub of the year award from Camra in 2006. (Photo: DP)
Owner John-Paul Maynard outside JP's at Hartlepool Marina in 2020. (Photo: Stu Norton)
Owner John-Paul Maynard outside JP's at Hartlepool Marina in 2020. (Photo: Stu Norton)
Victoria Arms bar manager Hayley Dennis is about to wax the legs of Scott Noble for charity in 2015. Picture by FRANK REID
Victoria Arms bar manager Hayley Dennis is about to wax the legs of Scott Noble for charity in 2015. Picture by FRANK REID
Manager Laura Bennett celebrates St Patrick's Day at Rosie O'Grady's Irish bar in 2009. (Photo: TC)
Manager Laura Bennett celebrates St Patrick's Day at Rosie O'Grady's Irish bar in 2009. (Photo: TC)
In a picture we believe must have been taken before the 2007 nationwide ban, Schooner landlord Adrian Meggs bans smoking from his pub. (Photo: National World)
In a picture we believe must have been taken before the 2007 nationwide ban, Schooner landlord Adrian Meggs bans smoking from his pub. (Photo: National World)
McOrville licensee Claire Riddle pictured in 2012 after the pub's novel idea of serving chips in pint glasses. (Photo: National World)
McOrville licensee Claire Riddle pictured in 2012 after the pub's novel idea of serving chips in pint glasses. (Photo: National World)
Javeed Rasul celebrates becoming the new landlord at the Headland pub in 2014. (Photo: TOM YEOMAN 07858 397055)
Javeed Rasul celebrates becoming the new landlord at the Headland pub in 2014. (Photo: TOM YEOMAN 07858 397055)
Licensee Thelma Adams pictured outside the Causeway pub in 2012. (Photo: National World)
Licensee Thelma Adams pictured outside the Causeway pub in 2012. (Photo: National World)
Manager Sue Grays in the refurbished White House in 2017. (Photo: Tim Richardson)
Manager Sue Grays in the refurbished White House in 2017. (Photo: Tim Richardson)
Darren Juler, landlord of the Smiths Arms, in Greatham, promotes a charity event in 2015. (Photo: FRANK REID 2015)
Darren Juler, landlord of the Smiths Arms, in Greatham, promotes a charity event in 2015. (Photo: FRANK REID 2015)
Landlord Michael Cranney outside the Rossmere Hotel in 2010. Picture by FRANK REID
Landlord Michael Cranney outside the Rossmere Hotel in 2010. Picture by FRANK REID
Hourglass owner Colin Coombs in 2006. (Photo: DP)
Hourglass owner Colin Coombs in 2006. (Photo: DP)
The Fishermans Arms landlady Hazel Whitelock with dog Sunny getting ready to reopen after lockdown in 2021 (Photo: Stu Norton)
The Fishermans Arms landlady Hazel Whitelock with dog Sunny getting ready to reopen after lockdown in 2021 (Photo: Stu Norton)
Jane and Tim Fleming pictured outside their Headland pub in 2010. Picture by Tom Collins.
Jane and Tim Fleming pictured outside their Headland pub in 2010. Picture by Tom Collins.
Darren Holmes celebrates a Camra Pub of the Year award for The McCorville, in Elwick, in 2006. (Photo: LH)
Darren Holmes celebrates a Camra Pub of the Year award for The McCorville, in Elwick, in 2006. (Photo: LH)
Claire Stephenson at The Globe after it was voted Hartlepool Mail Pub of the Year in 2016. (Photo: PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANK REID 2016)
Claire Stephenson at The Globe after it was voted Hartlepool Mail Pub of the Year in 2016. (Photo: PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANK REID 2016)
Jackie Sanderson, the landlady of the Spotted Cow, in Elwick, in 2014. (Photo: FRANK REID 2014)
Jackie Sanderson, the landlady of the Spotted Cow, in Elwick, in 2014. (Photo: FRANK REID 2014)
Landlady Debra Wilding with fundraisers ahead of a charity parachute jump in 2008. (Photo: LH)
Landlady Debra Wilding with fundraisers ahead of a charity parachute jump in 2008. (Photo: LH)
Owner Darab Rezai outside the Whitby Street nightspot in 2011. (Photo: Stu Norton)
Owner Darab Rezai outside the Whitby Street nightspot in 2011. (Photo: Stu Norton)
Pot House boss Elaine Gooding looks on as James Wood prepares to get a soaking from Joel Marshall, left, and Kyle Pinchen in a 2014 ice bucket charity challenge. (Photo: TOM YEOMAN / RED WELLIES PHOTOGR)
Pot House boss Elaine Gooding looks on as James Wood prepares to get a soaking from Joel Marshall, left, and Kyle Pinchen in a 2014 ice bucket charity challenge. (Photo: TOM YEOMAN / RED WELLIES PHOTOGR)
Landlord Ian Humbertson abstained from alcohol for a month in 2021 to raise funds for the town's Alice House Hospice. Picture by Frank Reid
Landlord Ian Humbertson abstained from alcohol for a month in 2021 to raise funds for the town's Alice House Hospice. Picture by Frank Reid
In one of Hartlepool's most famous pub photographs, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan visited Hartlepool in January 1959 to enjoy a drink at the Victoria Hotel with landlord and former boxer Teddy Gardner, who was also president of the local Young Conservatives. (Photo: YPN)
In one of Hartlepool's most famous pub photographs, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan visited Hartlepool in January 1959 to enjoy a drink at the Victoria Hotel with landlord and former boxer Teddy Gardner, who was also president of the local Young Conservatives. (Photo: YPN)
Greenside pub manager Darren Corbett meets Santa Claus, also known as charity fundraiser Jim Croll, in 2013. (Photo: Other 3rd Party)
Greenside pub manager Darren Corbett meets Santa Claus, also known as charity fundraiser Jim Croll, in 2013. (Photo: Other 3rd Party)
The Showroom bar manager Christine Snowden and town musician Al Devon hold a poster promoting live music at the venue in 2014. Watching, from left to right, are Daniel Drinkwater, Heidi Readman-Ahmed, John Garbutt and Daniel D'Arcy. (Photo: FRANK REID 2014)
The Showroom bar manager Christine Snowden and town musician Al Devon hold a poster promoting live music at the venue in 2014. Watching, from left to right, are Daniel Drinkwater, Heidi Readman-Ahmed, John Garbutt and Daniel D'Arcy. (Photo: FRANK REID 2014)
Former Sunderland footballer Niall Quinn helped relaunch The White Hart pub, in Hart, with landlord Philip Roe in 2003. (Photo: DW)
Former Sunderland footballer Niall Quinn helped relaunch The White Hart pub, in Hart, with landlord Philip Roe in 2003. (Photo: DW)
Peter and Pat Fletcher pictured behind the bar in the Princess Helena pub in 2012. (Photo: National World)
Peter and Pat Fletcher pictured behind the bar in the Princess Helena pub in 2012. (Photo: National World)
Landlady Trina Dixon with a hanging monkey in 2003. (Photo: FLR)
Landlady Trina Dixon with a hanging monkey in 2003. (Photo: FLR)
Landlord Phil McGhee listens intently to the radio as Hartlepool successfully avoid relegation to League Two by drawing at Brentford in 2010. (Photo: TC)
Landlord Phil McGhee listens intently to the radio as Hartlepool successfully avoid relegation to League Two by drawing at Brentford in 2010. (Photo: TC)
David Mountney admires a pint of bicentennial beer to mark the pub's 200th birthday in 2021. (Photo: Frank Reid)
David Mountney admires a pint of bicentennial beer to mark the pub's 200th birthday in 2021. (Photo: Frank Reid)
Claire Stephenson again during her spell as landlady at The Tall Ships in 2008. (Photo: TC)
Claire Stephenson again during her spell as landlady at The Tall Ships in 2008. (Photo: TC)
Hornsey's Bar and Grill owners Spencer and Rosie Hornsey pictured at the Seaton Carew business in 2011. (Photo: National World)
Hornsey's Bar and Grill owners Spencer and Rosie Hornsey pictured at the Seaton Carew business in 2011. (Photo: National World)
Gary Drake and Rebecca Drake, general managers of The Stag and Monkey, with their Hartlepool Mail Pub of The Year trophy in 2015. Picture by FRANK REID
Gary Drake and Rebecca Drake, general managers of The Stag and Monkey, with their Hartlepool Mail Pub of The Year trophy in 2015. Picture by FRANK REID