Well it is almost a decade ago as all of these retro photos were taken in 2011 – the year of Katy Perry’s Firework, Game of Thrones beginning its phenomenal TV rise, and the digital switchover coming into effect.
These images were all taken closer to home and come from Sunderland, South Tyneside, Hartlepool and East Durham.
We scoured the archives of the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail to find them and we hope they bring back great memories.
Take a look.
5. A star for Pools
Nolberto Solano scores a goal against Bury in this Pools scene from 2011. Photo: FRANK REID
6. The end for this building
The demolition of the Cheviot Road flats in 2011. Did you live there? Photo: sg
7. A beach scene in the Bridges
The indoor beach at the Bridges in 2011. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Picture Corrina Atkinson.
8. Birthday celebrations at Clavering Primary
Clavering Primary school pupil Jake Bennett (3rd left) was 11 on the 11-11-11. He is pictured with his fellow class mates (left to right) Cole Richardson, Harrison Wright, Jonathan Elvin (standing) Thomas Burton and Jacob Hatton-Smith. Photo: FRANK REID