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.
21. Having his say..........
........on the 2010 Grand National. Photo: FLR
22. Speaking his mind........
........on the 2010 local elections. Photo: TC
23. Speaking his mind.......
........on the 2010 local elections. Photo: TC
24. Offering his thoughts.......
.........on the 2010 local elections. Photo: TC