Princess Anne was in town in May 1970 when she opened the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Were you there to see her?Princess Anne was in town in May 1970 when she opened the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Were you there to see her?
Princess Anne was in town in May 1970 when she opened the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Were you there to see her?

What will May bring in Hartlepool and East Durham? Plenty if it's like any of these bygone years in the area

The month of May has left us with a rich array of Hartlepool Mail archive photos.
By Chris Cordner
Published 26th Apr 2020, 08:00 BST

There have been royal visits for Hartlepool and for East Durham. We have also got reminders of a Pools star in action, a music band from the era, and a new-look bar.

Here are 11 photos from May through the eras for you to enjoy. See how many you remember and then get in touch to tell us more.

Look at the turnout of eager Hartlepool people wanting to get a glimpse of Princess Anne.

1. The crowds wait to see the princess

Look at the turnout of eager Hartlepool people wanting to get a glimpse of Princess Anne. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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Rob McKinnon contests a header in this May 1991 encounter.

2. A Pools star in action

Rob McKinnon contests a header in this May 1991 encounter. Photo: hm

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Brierton School pupils, Bens Sirs and Suzanne Parks are pictured counting daisies on the school playing fields, as part of environmental week 30 years ago.

3. Counting daisies in 1990

Brierton School pupils, Bens Sirs and Suzanne Parks are pictured counting daisies on the school playing fields, as part of environmental week 30 years ago. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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A toast to the Grand's new Images which re-opened in May 1988.

4. The new Images

A toast to the Grand's new Images which re-opened in May 1988. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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