Was it the Royal Visit or the striking scene of spectators watching a colossus of the waves. Perhaps it brings back memories of your schooldays or a favourite shop.
We have nine Gazette archive photographs to share from 35 years ago and, once you have browsed through them, why not share your own memories of times gone by.
1. A special visitor to South Tyneside
Princess Diana is pictured at St Paul's Church, Jarrow in May 1985. Were you in the picture? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Having fun in Hexham Avenue
Youngsters from Hexham Avenue on the inflatables organised by South Tyneside Council. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Action at the raft race
Ready for the start of the raft race in August 1985. Does this bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Clearing up in March 1985
Hedworthfield Comprehensive students with some of the rubbish they collected from the Mount Pleasant Marsh, Boldon, 35 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette