Liquid Silver emulsion on watercolour paper.

This photograph captures the weathered archway of the Sandwell Gate, standing as a silent witness to centuries of Hartlepool’s history. Through this gate passed merchants, fishermen, and townsfolk seeking shelter behind the medieval walls. It watched over bustling harbour activity and bore the brunt of storms and conflicts, steadfast in its role as protector of the town.

Its enduring presence evokes the stories of those who once relied on its strength, offering a tangible link to Hartlepool’s maritime past and the lives shaped by the sea and its fortunes.