The day they started in school - but do you remember these lovely Hartlepool scenes?

Bless them! Don’t they look lovely on their first days in school.

By Chris Cordner

Published 4th Jan 2020, 16:00 BST

Updated 6th Jan 2020, 14:10 BST

Here are some archive photos and the common denominator is they all show children just as they are starting at school.

So whether it is St Cuthbert’s or Sacred Heart, Fens or Clavering, we hope these scenes bring back lovely memories.

Take a browse through our selection and tell us more.

1. Barnard Grove Primary

So smartly dressed at Barnard Grove Primary School in 2010. Photo: HM

Smiling faces galore at Sacred Heart in 2004. Recognise any of them? Photo: SH

Looking great in green at Fens Primary in 2014. Photo: HM

West View Primary School's new starters in January 2011. Photo: HM