They all show town hostelries as they used to look and some are still with us today.
But here they are in years gone by and we can thank the excellent Hartlepool Museum Service and Hartlepool Library Service for these reminders.
Is there a local you used to use among this collection of retro images?
Have a look and then get in touch with your memories.
1. The Volunteer Arms
A 1970s view of the Volunteer Arms which opened in 1880 and later became the Tap and Spile, Tavern and The Loft. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
2. Market Hotel
The Market Hotel, Lynn Street, with Burtons to the left. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
3. Fishermen's Arms
Taken in 1966 the image shows the Southgate with the Fisherman's Arms on the left. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service
4. Raby Arms
An undated view of the Raby Arms in Hart Village. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service. Photo: Hartlepool Library Service