9 retro scenes from the 2004 Tyne and Wear Youth Games - join us as we run and jump back in time

By Chris Cordner

Published 2nd Jul 2021, 17:06 BST

Was it really 17 years ago! All of these photos were taken at the Tyne and Wear Youth Games in 2004.

Whether you were running, jumping, throwing the hammer, playing rugby or doing your best at hockey, it’s all in our archive photos.

Temple Park in South Shields was the setting for the games that year and there were hundreds of people involved.

The question is, were you? And are your pictured in one of these scenes?

Take a look and then get in touch with your memories.

The question is, were you? And are your pictured in one of these scenes?

. Be a sport and share your memories

Did you take part in the games? Take a look through our Gazette archive photos. Photo: sg

Who do you recognise in this scene on the hockey pitch? Photo: IB

That's a great clearance in the high jump. Remember this? Photo: IB

There was a chance to chat with friends at the games. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: IB

Did you spot someone you know in this retro collection of photos? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg