What a decade! 9 Hartlepool and Billingham photos to remind you of life in the 1960s

From a royal visit to a right royal celebration for Pools. We’ve got so many 60s memories to share with you.

By Chris Cordner

Published 18th May 2021, 14:02 BST

Were you following Pools when they stormed to promotion in the 1967/1968 season? We have a reminder of the day they clinched promotion at Swansea.

We also have a photo from the day the Queen opened Billingham Forum in 1967.

Seaton baths also feature in our flashback scenes but there are many other 60s treats to enjoy as well.

So get browsing and enjoy the step back in time!

1. They've done it!

The Hartlepool United players celebrating promotion in 1968 with a 2-0 win at Swansea. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

Seaton baths in the 60s. Did you use it back then? Photo: TC

Hartlepool Brownies in the picture 58 years ago. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Hartlepool Mail

Were you there when Her Majesty the Queen officially opened the new Billingham Forum in October 1967? Photo: Hartlepool Mail