We are talking about 2005 and we have 9 retro South Tyneside photos for you to enjoy.
Maybe you can recognise a familiar face in the South Shields cricket team line-up, or the winning Whiteleas Madrid side.
Perhaps you know someone on parade in the Catherine Cookson Festival.
Take a like at these Shields Gazette archive photos and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. A rhythmic reminder
The Catherine Cookson parade in 2005. Are you pictured among these drummers? Photo: CL
2. They've done it!
Whiteleas Madrid which won the Monkton Football Cup final 16 years ago. Remember this? Photo: IB
3. A farewell in the rain
The Tall Ships were pictured leaving the Tyne in 2005, but were you there to see them off? Photo: IB
4. Waving the ships goodbye
The Tall Ships Race 2005 leaves the River Tyne. Photo: CL