But some of you may remember it like it was yesterday. We found nine great images of the town in the early 1970s in the Hartlepool Mail archives and here they are.
Do the shops bring back memories, such as Books Fashions or Workwear Supplies? Were you pictured in the Indoor Market or meeting Princess Anne on a visit to town?
Maybe you recognise the view of Throston Bridge or the Mainsforth Terrace goods depot.
Take a look and re-live the memories.
Maybe you recognise the view of Throston Bridge or the Mainsforth Terrace goods depot.
. Workwear Supplies in the picture
The Workwear Supplies shop is pictured in 1970. Do you remember it - and how about the unique seating for shoppers? Photo: hm
. A familiar sight
A 1971 view of Marks and Spencers and the shopping centre. Does this bring back memories? Photo: hm
9. Prominent on the Headland
The Headland lighthouse and fog horn in a photo from 1972. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
10. Tell us more
We hope these photos brought back great memories. If they did, tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: hm