They will return once the restrictions are lifted …. as long as we stick to the guidelines.
And if we do, we could see a return to scenes like these. Here is a look at 9 times when the people of Hartlepool turned out in force.
And what magnificent occasions they were. Whether it was to see the stars of a children’s television show in town or to watch Pools play their arch rivals, we have it all.
We have a flashback to the day the tall ships left and plenty of occasions when royalty had us turning out onto the streets of Hartlepool.
Take a look and then get in touch with your own memories.
1. Watching CBeebies
This crowd is watching the CBeebies enteratinment at the launch of The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool. Were you there in 2016? Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Saying goodbye to the tall ships
The weather was poor but it didn't stop tens of thousands of you from turning out to watch the tall ships leaving Hartlepool. Photo: hm
3. Out in force for a very special derby match
Fans queued up at the Victoria Ground before an FA Cup match against Darlington in 1955. The crowd of 12,450 saw a 1-1 draw. It was only after two more matches that Pools got through to the next round. Photo: hm
4. Did you see the Queen?
Huge numbers of people outside Binns for the Queen's visit to Hartlepool in 1977. Were you in the crowds? Photo: hm