Looking back at life in Hartlepool in 2004 in these 15 retro photos

Time flies when you’re having fun. Can you believe the scenes and stories in these pictures are now 20 years old?

Published 6th Apr 2024, 16:38 BST

Were you or your child starting at school in 2004 or enjoying Hartlepool Carnival?

Scroll on to see if they stir any memories.

1. Clavering New Starters

These fresh-faced youngsters were excited to be starting at Clavering Primary School back in January 2004. Photo: OP

Do you remember this dramatic fire at Hartlepool docks in July 20 years ago? Photo: TC

St Hilda's Church is visible in the background as firefighters battled the 2004 blaze. Photo: TC

The much-missed Neale Cooper modelled Hartlepool United's new strip at Victoria Park in 2004. Photo: FLR