Horse racing's Grand National, the General Election (yep, another one) and school meals were among the topics under discussion when people posed for these Mail pictures back in 2010.
For our previous collection of nostalgic pictures of Hartlepool people speaking their minds, click here.
17. Speaking her mind.........
.........on the Grand National in 2010. Photo: FLR
18. Speaking his mind........
..........on the 2010 General Election. Photo: FLR
19. Having their say.........
...................on the 2010 General Election. Photo: FLR
20. Having his say........
.........on the 2010 local elections. Photo: TC