These 9 photos show sunny summer days at beaches in Hartlepool over the years. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?
1. Relaxing in the sunshine at Crimdon Beach
Crimdon beach in the 1950s. A couple relax in the sunshine amongst the beehive huts at Crimdon. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
2. Busy beach day at Crimdon Beach
A busy scene on Crimdon beach in the 1950s with day-trippers and holidaymakers soaking up the sun. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. Seaton Carew North Shelter
A game of beach tennis underway at a sunny Seaton Carew in August 1953. Just visible in the background to the left of the picture is the north shelter which was demolished several years ago. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
4. A fun day out at Seaton Carew Beach
A large group of children having fun in the sun at Seaton Carew beach Photo: Hartlepool Mail