A royal visit, rugby and football matches and new starters at two town schools.
They are all included in our look at images from the early 2000s across Hartlepool and East Durham.
It is hard to believe that less than 20 years have passed since most of these photographs were taken.
But what do you remember of the early days of the new millennium and do these scenes bring back memories?
Take a look and tell us more.
1. The heavens opened
It may have been sunny for the Headland Carnival but the rain was torrential for the 2004 Hartlepool Marina Festival. Remember this? Photo: TC
2. All smiles at St Teresa's
The reception class at St Teresa's RC Primary in 2003. Do you recognise anyone in the photo? Photo: LH
3. Musical masters in 2003
They were winners in the 2003 Hartlepool Music and Arts Festival at the Town Hall. Does this bring back memories? Photo: DW
4. Derby day in 2002
West Hartlepool and Horden in action at Brinkburn. Remember this? Photo: hm