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.
5. Back to 1977
Local band The Motors were in the picture 43 years ago. Remember them? Photo: hm
6. Happy birthday in 1993
Treasurer Anne Clifford cuts the cake to celebrate the tenth birthday of Rossmere Ladies Club in May 1993. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
7. Back to 1999
Derek and Margaret Carter, from the Easington post office, were fundraising in 1999. Can anyone tell us more? Photo: hm
8. A visit to Easington
Queen Elizabeth was in Easington Colliery in May 2002 to visit the mining disaster memorial garden. Photo: Tony Collling Sunderland Echo