They were all snapped in South Tyneside and they include a singer who would go on to appear on X Factor.
There are three prom scenes to jog your memory, a Tommy the Trumpeter party scene and children pictured on their first day at primary school.
Can you guess the year just by looking at these pictures? Have a go and we will tell you the answer at the end.
1. Lola in the spotlight
Lola Saunders was pictured in the Gazette's Open Zone Idol contest in this year. But which year is it? Photo: JP
2. Flowing gowns at the St Wilfrid's prom
Were you pictured at the St Wilfrid's prom at Sunderland's Glass Centre in this year? Photo: SN
3. Champions!
A scene of celebration as the Port of Tyne wins the Port of the Year competition. Photo: JM
4. At the Boldon School prom
The Boldon School prom was held at the Marriott in Gateshead in this year. Does that help you guess the year? Photo: CL