9 reminders of Hartlepool in 2009 - the year of Torchwood and Merlin on TV and Poker Face in the charts

What were you doing in 2009? Were you trying out curling at the Mill House or jogging at Rossmere School?

By Chris Cordner

Published 9th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST

Perhaps you were belly dancing at the Belle Vue Centre or fundraising at the Travellers Rest.

We have memories of it all in this look back on Hartlepool 12 years ago.

It is the year we enjoyed television shows such as Merlin, Torchwood, Miranda and The Inbetweeners.

It was the year we listened to Lady Gaga at the top of the charts and the Black Eyed Peas reaching the same heights.

But what are your memories of the year? Take a look at our selection of photos from the Hartlepool Mail archives and see if they bring back memories.

1. Belly dancing at Belle Vue

A belly dancing class at the Belle Vue Centre was a great success in 2009. Did you take part? Photo: TC

A re-enactment scene at Eldon Grove School but who can tell us more. Photo: TC

Trying out curling at the Mill House Centre in 2009. Photo: hm

A sponsored run at Rossmere School. Are you pictured and can you tell us more? Photo: hm