It's not just cricket .... it's hockey, swimming, acting and much more in this nostalgic Hartlepool and East Durham scenes

From the Gondoliers to grinding out the runs at cricket. We’ve got lots of memories in store in this week’s Retro spread.
This determined squad of students were off to represent County Durham in a national hockey competition in the 1980s and they were all from Blackhall's Yohden Hall Comprehensive School.
All of them had been chosen to be part of the Durham County squad and we would love to know how they did. Email chris.cordner@jpimedia.co.uk.This determined squad of students were off to represent County Durham in a national hockey competition in the 1980s and they were all from Blackhall's Yohden Hall Comprehensive School.
All of them had been chosen to be part of the Durham County squad and we would love to know how they did. Email chris.cordner@jpimedia.co.uk.
This determined squad of students were off to represent County Durham in a national hockey competition in the 1980s and they were all from Blackhall's Yohden Hall Comprehensive School. All of them had been chosen to be part of the Durham County squad and we would love to know how they did. Email [email protected].

Take a look at these views which show all sorts of different methods of play down the years.

There’s splashing about at the Mill House baths, Horden Cricket Club’s team from 1984, and even a US contingency who came to Hartlepool to spread the word about having fun.

If any of these scenes bring back memories, get in touch and tell us more. We would live to hear from you.