It was also the year when Pools went on parade and we enjoyed a World Cup – even if it did end up with England going out on penalties.
We are talking about 2006 and here are a selection of Hartlepool Mail archive reminders of what was happening in town at the time.
Were you pictured at your prom, competing in tug of war or in the classroom?
Take a look at our selection and see if it brings back memories.
Were you pictured at your prom, competing in tug of war or in the classroom?
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