Cast your minds back to the year when John Travolta and Olivia Newton John were number 1, 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 6 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. 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
2. Getting active at lunchtime
Brian Kirkley of Shields Harriers leads the field in a lunch time jogging session at Gypsies Green Stadium 45 years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Wonderful in Whitburn
Such a talented line-up at the Whitburn Gym Club where these 6 members - Karen Grey; Jackie Gilhespy; Gilian Smith; Dawn Well; Linda Murdoch; Kim Heatherington - competed in the British Under 15 team championships final. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Retro at Rediffusion
Twin tub washing machines on show at Jarrow Rediffusion shop 45 years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette