In pictures: Hartlepool World Cup memories from 2006 and 2010

The country is about to go football crazy once again as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

We have dipped into our archives to find out how Hartlepool folk showed their support for England over the last 20 years.

1. JOHN AND SUSAN JOBSON WITH (LEFT TO RIGHT) KAITLYN, ALFIE, WILLIAM AND BOBBIE ROBSON. ENGLAND FANS DECORATED HOUSE CATHNESS ROAD NAMED AFTER ENGLAND AND NEWCASTLE UNITED NAMAGER FOOTBALL WORLD CUP AFRICA 2010 PICTURE BY FRANK REID. IRN

The Robson family in Caithness Road, Hartlepool, certainly flew the flag for England in Africa in 2010. Photo: Flying the flag

St Bega's Primary School pupils get their hands on a replica of the World Cup in 2006. Photo: TC

Fans go wild during an England World Cup game in Peterlee's Oaklands pub in 2006. Photo: TC

Residents of Dunbar Road hold a World Cup street party 20 years ago. Photo: LH