Cast your minds back to the year when John Travolta and Olivia Newton John were number one, when Abba asked us to take a chance on them and when the new bakery opened in Binns in South Shields.
It’s the year when a Scalextric grand prix came to Shields and six Whitburn gymnasts competed in the British under-15 championships.
Who needs more hints? The amazing sounds of Kate Bush topped the charts with Wuthering Heights while Dallas and Grange Hill had us glued to the screens.
It’s 1978! And here’s 10 local reminders for you.
1. Angling memories
South Shields and District Sea Angling Club members demonstrate their art at the leisure centre pool. Recognise anyone? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. A welcome return
Dawn Scott, 10, of Laygate Junior School samples the return of free school milk with her classmates in 1978. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Tuning up in Boldon
Gary Young, bandmaster of Boldon Colliery Brass Band, gives players a final talk before they take to the stage at Westoe Miners' Club, in the first heat of the Vaux 1978 Brass Band Competition. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Getting active at lunchtime
Brian Kirkley of Shields Harriers leads the field in a lunch time jogging session at Gypsies Green Stadium 46 years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette