11 retro scenes from Hartlepool and East Durham to mark the start of the Olympics - from Lynnfield to St Bega's and Brierton to Stranton
Are you ready for another round of sporting drama? Why not get into the Tokyo spirit with a look back at these retro scenes to mark the start of the Olympics.
By Chris Cordner
Published 21st Jul 2021, 11:39 BST
We’ve got reminders from Belle Vue in 2004 and another one at the Lynnfield Centre in 2008.
Who can you recognise among the youngsters at the Oscars playgroup in 2012?
We are racing back in time with 11 great sporting scenes from the Hartlepool Mail archives.
Take a look and then get in touch with your own memories.
We are racing back in time with 11 great sporting scenes from the Hartlepool Mail archives.
5. Super at the 6th Form College
Pupils from St Aidans, St. Begas, St Cuthberts and Stranton primary schools played games including volleyball in a day of competition at the sports centre at Hartlepool 6th Form College. Remember this event which was held to mark the start of the Olympics from 2012? Photo: FRANK REID
Yohden Primary School in Horden in 2008. The Easington Council Sports Development Team helped youngsters to enjoy the day in tribute to the Olympics. Were you there? Photo: LH
St Bega's Primary School in 2012 when the school learned about the Olympics with the help of Brian Baines . Does this bring back great memories? Photo: FRANK REID