Christmas Day, 1970, Seaton Carew, and the 5-year old mini-me gets his first Record Player, and a red leatherette box of 45's. Hooked from that moment, it sparks a lifetime of collecting records, and a thirst for knowledge of the vinyl world. The 1960's,Glam Rock, Punk, The New Wave, Rock, Soul....all consumed and collected on 12" and (mainly!) 7". Fast Forward to 2019, and a huge Record Collection of over 4000 items falls into my lap, most of which I already own. Hartlepool doesn't have a Record Shop...it always did...but where? How?
At around the same time, Kiwi Trading, a small Antiques warehouse in the town, was expanding. I'd been in there quite a few times over the years seeking out the odd box of records that would turn up and befriended the owners, even pricing up some of the better items. It was a perfect fit...Hartlepool's Vinyl Emporium was becoming a reality!
We started in a small area of the shop..then we moved...then we moved again! The uptake from the great people of Hartlepool and the surrounding area was massive. Collections were bought, Record Fairs followed, then our own Discogs page with Steve at the helm...and now our website.
But we couldn't do it without YOU, our loyal customers that make it all worthwhile, and Saturday's so special!!
Thousands of classic and collectable vinyl records available
There's ALWAYS at least a box of Fresh Pies weekly at Northern Rocks! Watch this space for this week's New Entries!
Don't forget our 2 albums for a Fiver Bargain Basement! Just through the door at the end of our Hartlepool Shop...we've got THOUSANDS of 'em!
Check out the list of record fairs we will be attending.
We also stock classic jukeboxes and equipment. Contact us to check out our latest stock.
We have been active on Discogs for 7 years. Find us on Discogs at MonkeyHanger.
Call in to our store. We are at Kiwi Trading, Osborne Road Hartlepool.
We buy part and whole collections. Get in touch, all items considered. Phone 07896 779471 (Phil - Hartlepool) 07557418517 (Steve - Gateshead).
Century Decayed Record Fairs host fairs throughout the North East, Northern Rocks are always in attendance. These events attract some of the Norths top dealers and are always well attended.
Check out the up and coming events lists for all future fairs.
Saturday 8th February 2025.
Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 9th February 2025.
Durham Record Fair (Bowburn), Bowburn Community Centre, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 15:00.
Saturday 22nd February 2025.
Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 1st March 2025.
Seaham Record Fair, Masonic Hall, North Rd, SR7 7AA. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 2nd March 2025.
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 8th March 2025.
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.
Sunday 16th March 2025.
7Ven, 7 Scarborough St, Hartlepool, TS24 7DA. 12:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 29th March 2025.
Grainger Market, Newcastle, NE1 5QQ. 9:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 30th March 2025.
Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 11:00 - 15:30.
Saturday 5th April 2025.
York Record Fair, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. 10:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 6th April 2025.
Sheepfolds Stables, Easington Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BA. TBA
Saturday 12th April 2025.
Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 13th April 2025.
Stockton Record Fair, Malleable Social Club, Norton Rd, TS20 2PR. 11:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 19th April 2025.
Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 20th April 2025.
Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq, YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 27th April 2025.
Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 11:00 - 15:30.
Saturday 3rd May 2025.
Durham Record Fair (Bowburn), Bowburn Community Centre, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 4th May 2025.
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025
Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 25th May 2025.
Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 11:00 - 15:30.
Saturday 31st May 2025.
Grainger Market, Newcastle, NE1 5QQ. 9:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 1st June 2025.
Sheepfolds Stables, Easington Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BA. TBA
Saturday 14th June 2025.
Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:00.
Saturday 21st June 2025.
Durham Record Fair (Bowburn), Bowburn Community Centre, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 15:00.
Saturday 28th June 2025.
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.
Sunday 29th June 2025.
Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 11:00 - 15:30.
Sunday 6th July 2025.
Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq, YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00. (Phil)
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00. (Steve)
Saturday 19th July 2025.
Seaham Record Fair, Masonic Hall, North Rd, SR7 7AA. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 27th July 2025.
Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 11:00 - 15:30.
Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Sheepfolds Stables, Easington Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BA. TBA
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025
Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 30th August 2025.
Grainger Market, Newcastle, NE1 5QQ. 9:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025.
Wolsingham Show, Wolsingham Showground, DL13 3JG. 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday 13th September 2025.
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.
Sunday 21st September 2025.
Durham Record Fair (Bowburn), Bowburn Community Centre, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 28th September 2025.
Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq, YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 5th October 2025.
Sheepfolds Stables, Easington Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BA. TBA
Saturday 11th October 2025.
Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 2nd November 2025.
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2025.
Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 29th November 2025.
Grainger Market, Newcastle, NE1 5QQ. 9:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 6th December 2025.
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 2025.
Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.
We are still adding dates. Keep a look out!!!
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Visit our store at Kiwi Trading, 73 Osborne Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9JP
Or call us on 07896 779471 (Phil - Hartlepool) or 07557 418517 (Steve - Gateshead)
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