All smiles on the beach. Were you pictured at the dig 31 years ago?All smiles on the beach. Were you pictured at the dig 31 years ago?
All smiles on the beach. Were you pictured at the dig 31 years ago?

Nine pictures of Hartlepool's popular treasure hunt at the Headland Carnival - did you ever take part?

Was this treasure of an event one of your favourites when you were young?
By Chris Cordner
Published 22nd May 2020, 06:00 BST

The treasure hunt has been around for decades and always provides a highlight of the Headland Carnival in Hartlepool.

We have photos from the 1980s as well as 2013 and 2014 for you to peruse.

Can you spot anyone you know? Take a look and re-live the memories.

The annual Headland Carnival Treasure Hunt on the Fish Sands. Remember this in 2013?

1. Fun on the Fish Sands

The annual Headland Carnival Treasure Hunt on the Fish Sands. Remember this in 2013? Photo: TY

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Look how busy the 1989 treasure hunt was.

2. Packed on the Headland

Look how busy the 1989 treasure hunt was. Photo: hm

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The annual treasure hunt on the Fish Sands, pictured six years ago.

3. Hard at work in 2014

The annual treasure hunt on the Fish Sands, pictured six years ago. Photo: TY

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Another busy scene from 1989 where 300 children took part.

4. Back to 1989

Another busy scene from 1989 where 300 children took part. Photo: hm

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