Take a look at these nostalgic photos of life in Hartlepool back in 2005

By Madeleine Raine

Published 1st Mar 2026, 07:00 BST

Our latest journey back in time through the Hartlepool Mail archives takes us to 2005.

There are dozens of local faces you may recognise in this collection of photographs chronicling life in town 21 years ago.

Seaton Carew's Mayfair Centre hosts a wedding exhibition in 2005. Photo: DP

Locals gather around for the Peterlee fair. Photo: Frank Reid

These lads are all suited and booted for Dene Community School's prom. Photo: Frank Reid

Little ones enjoy a teddy bear's picnic in Peterlee. Photo: Frank Reid

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