We have a famous face from the borough who was pictured after completing the Great North Run.
And we have reminders of the Great North Dog Walk in that year as well as a fashion show and sporting scenes.
Have a browse through our archive photos and then get in touch to share your own memories.
1. Bless!
How cute is this 2012 reminder from the Great North Dog Walk. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Well done Joe
A jubilant Joe McElderry at the end of his 2012 Great North Run. Did you take part that year? Photo: sg
3. A moment in history
The Olympic torch in South Tyneside. Did you see it? Photo: Stu Norton
4. A charity run for all the family
The Sports Relief run on The Leas 9 years ago. Were you pictured at the start of the run? Photo: iain brown