This time it is 1993, and what a year it was with a visit from the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to officially open Hartlepool Marina.
There was lots more going on too to keep the Mail’s photographers busy with a particularly cold winter with heavy snow, a local band released a song to salute Hartlepool United and the town’s various theatrical groups put on more shows.
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9. The Candy Ranch
Hartlepool band The Candy Ranch released a single called 'Up Up and Away' to celebrate Hartlepool United's promotion. Pictured with the band recording the single are some of the players including Brian Honour, Ian McGuckin and John McPhail. Photo: Mail
10. Flamingos spread their wings
Members of the Hartlepool Flamingos juvenile jazz band pictured during Hartlepool carnival in 1993. Photo: Mail
11. Buzz and Zoom
Nightclub Buzz and Zoom in Villiers Street was one of the town's most popular nightspots after it opened in 1993. Photo: Mail
12. A splashing time
Boxing Day dippers dressed in a variety of fancy dress outfits braved the icy waters of the North Sea back at the Hartlepool Lions organised event. Photo: Mail