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.
9. Out of this world at Monkton Infants
Monkton Infants school pupils have a Space themed day to celebrate World Book Day. Does this bring back memories from 2011? Photo: sg
10. A tribute to a star
Students from Shiney Row College taking part in a Lady Gaga tribute in September 2011. Did you join in? Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. Action from West
On the pitch action as West Hartlepool take on Darlington Mowden Park in this 2011 rugby unionclash. Photo: TY
12. Looking for a great buy at the market
Browsing for bargains at South Shields market. Were you pictured in 2011? Photo: sg