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 5 years. Find us on Discogs at MonkeyHanger.
Call in to our stores. We are at Kiwi Trading, Osborne Road Hartlepool and our new store at Simply Local in Sunniside, Gateshead
We buy part and whole collections. Get in touch, all items considered. Phone 07896 779471 (Phil - Hartlepool) 07557418517 (Steve - Gateshead).
Northern Rocks has teamed up with Kevin Moor ((Vinyl? Splendid!) and John Copeland to bring you Cheeky Monkey Record Fairs, where we aim to bring small to medium sized fairs to the County Durham and Tyne & Wear area. Check out our list of forthcoming events for details.
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 4th May 2024
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 5th May 2024.
Three Tanners Banks, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 11th May 2024
Saltburn Community & Arts, Albion Road, Saltburn, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 12th May 2024.
Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham, NE46 3PD. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 19th May 2024.
HWKRLAND, Hillgate, Gateshead Quayside (Under Tyne Bridge), NE8 2BN. 12:00 - 19:00.
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024
Dalton Park Outlet, Murton, SR7 9HU. Times TBC.
Saturday 1st June 2024
Barnard Castle Methodist Church, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PW. 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday 8th June 2024
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 18:00.
Sunday 9th June 2024
Chester Le Street Methodist Church, North Burns, DH3 3TF. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 23rd June 2024
Cullercoats Crescent Club, Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats, NE30 4PN. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 7th July 2024
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024
Chester Le Street Steam & Vintage Fair, Lambton Park, DH3 4PX. 9:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 20th July 2024
Saltburn Community & Arts, Albion Road, Saltburn, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 21st July 2023
Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, Helens Square, YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 25th August 2024
Beat n Track Café, Hookergate Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AJ. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 1st September 2024
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September 2024
Wolsingham Show, Wolsingham Showground, DL13 3JG. 9:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 14th September 2024
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 18:00.
Saturday 21st September 2024
Barnard Castle Methodist Church, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PW. 10:00 - 15:00.
Saturday 28th September 2024
Saltburn Community & Arts, Albion Road, Saltburn, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 6th October 2024.
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 27th October 2024
Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, Helens Square, YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 3rd November 2024
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 7th December 2024
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 18:00.
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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 - Sunniside)
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