Shrove Tuesday: Here are 21 photos from the Hartlepool Mail archives of people celebrating

It’s pancake day – the traditional feast day before the start of lent and is celebrated by people across the globe.

By Madeleine Raine

Published 13th Feb 2024, 16:10 BST

Shrove Tuesday is taking place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, and is celebrated by many who make pancakes.

Here are 21 photos from the Mail archives of people across Hartlepool celebrating Shrove Tuesday over the decades.

1. A victory toss

Frank Blair, Ron Williams and Graham Atkinson form part of the winning pancake tossing team in 1990. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

Pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take part in a fun-filled pancake day in 2004. Photo: LH

ASDA does pancake day in style in 2006. Photo: DP

Does anyone remember taking part of watching the 1987 pancake day race in Hartlepool? Photo: Hartlepool Mail