Christmas is just around the corner and lots of people have already started putting their Christmas decorations up.
So, to get into the festive spirit, and to give you some inspiration, here are 22 nostalgic photos of people across Hartlepool and its surrounding areas putting up their Christmas decorations across the years.
5. Competition time
These neighbours are battling it out to see who has the best Christmas lights display in 2006. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Still in use
Betty Lee still had her Christmas tree from the 1930s back in 2007. Photo: LH
8. Merry Christmas everyone
Tom Barlow stands outside his decorated home in Dobson Place. Photo: Frank Reid
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