10 Hartlepool and East Durham photos to put a retro smile on your face during the new lockdown

The lockdown has arrived and the country is being asked to do their bit by staying at home.

By Chris Cordner

Published 8th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST

But let’s do it with a smile on our faces by looking back at these retro photos from the Hartlepool Mail archives.

They are all reminders of fun times we have had in the past – and fun times we will enjoy once again as soon as life gets back to normal.

So join us on a journey back to these memories of summer parties, fun days, and much more.

Let’s beat the pandemic with a smile on our faces.

1. Super times at Stranton

A giant game of checkers at the Stranton Church summer fair in 2004. Photo: FLR

A skipping dance routine from pupils at the Lynnfield Primary School summer fair in 2015. Were you there? Photo: Kevin Brady

It's the Rift House Primary School summer fair in 2005. Can you recognise someone you know in the photo? Photo: LH

Joshua Newton was leading the way on the go karts during the Housing Hartlepool funday at Summerhill. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID