There was a big anniversary for the town’s youth choir and the television cameras were in town.
It was a big year for Pools and the town’s hospice had an important visitor too.
But which year are we talking about? Take a look at our picture clues and we will reveal the year at the end of our photo selection.
1. Musical memories
Hartlepool Youth Choir Leader Chris Simmonds, cuts the cake at a reunion party held to celebrate the choir's 20th birthday. But in which year? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. A royal occasion
The Duchess of Norfolk (left) is greeted at Hartlepool Hospice by the founder Alice Bendle in this year. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. Taking shape
The new Tesco off Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool under construction in this year. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
4. Melodic memories
Horden Colliery Band in full flow but in which year? Photo: Hartlepool Mail