Nine pictures of summer fun in Seaton Carew in years gone by

Holiday time! And while the pandemic means it might not be the summer of years gone by, it is still a chance to relax.

By Chris Cordner

Published 2nd Aug 2020, 06:00 BST

And here are people doing just that in Seaton Carew over the years.

It seems like you all love a fairground ride, the swings, and fish and chips followed by a walk on the beach.

But were you pictured doing one of these activities? Take a look at our selection of holiday fun which we found in the Hartlepool Mail archives.

1. A queue for the chi[p shop

Fish and chips are in high demand in this scene from 12 years ago. Photo: FLR

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2. A wave for the camera in 2007

All smiles at the fun fair. Photo: LH

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3. Face painting and a fairground ride

George Clyburn (3) with his painted face and his friend Charlie Nowell (3) waiting for their ride to start in 2013. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: FRANK REID

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4. Ice cream or a burger?

So many choices for refreshments in 2008. Photo: FLR

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Seaton Carew Hartlepool Mail