It’s even more important to reflect on the past during the pandemic as a reminder that scenes like these will return one day.
For now, let’s enjoy everything from bonnets to an Easter bouncy castle.
We have a reminder of the day the Easter bunny visited Golden Flatts Primary School to arts and crafts at the Headland library.
There is much more besides but you will only find out by joining us on a retro journey through our archive photos.
1. Lots of bonnets and a bunny too
Children at the Golden Flatts Primary School nursery were all in their Easter bonnets in 2006 and they were joined by the Easter bunny. Photo: LH
2. Fun times in Seaton Carew
The bouncy castle got lots of use from these happy youngsters at the Station Hotel Easter fun day in 2003. Have you spotted a familiar face? Photo: FLR
3. Getting creative at the Central Library
These children were having great fun making Easter chicks at the Central Library in Hartlepool. Who can you recognise in this 2006 photo? Photo: DP
4. A penny for your thoughts
The Easter fair at St Aidan's Primary School had attractions including rolling a penny in 2006. Photo: LH