Here are 13 MORE nostalgic pictures of Christmases past in Hartlepool

By Madeleine Raine

Published 21st Dec 2025, 10:11 GMT

Christmas is just around the corner, so why not take a look at Christmases past from the Hartlepool Mail’s archive.

From parties and presents to school Nativities and Christmas decorations, we hope you enjoy this Yuletide stroll down memory lane.

These pensioners are enjoying their Christmas party back in 2005. Photo: DP

Hartlepool primary schools take part in a communal Christmas carols event in 2005. Photo: DP

Morrisons give away free mince pies to pensioners in 2005. Photo: Frank Reid

Hartlepool Housing donates toys the Salvation Army for Christmas in 2005. Photo: DP

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