So did the Hebburn Crusaders jazz band and the Albermale pub but we want to know whether you were in the picture?
We have 9 photos from the borough back then and the collection also includes pupils at Cleadon Park Juniors as well as Laygate Infants.
But that’s enough from us. Why not take a look for yourself and enjoy our journey back to 1971.
1. Pictured at school
Laygate Infants School in June 1971. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Pictured in the pub
Edith Coulson, manageress of Albermale public house chatting to customers in January 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Ready to perform
Drummers of Hebburn Crusaders Jazz Band practice before the jazz band carnival at Hebburn Civic Centre in 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Having fun in the band
Edward Hall and Carol Dine of Boldon Colliery Junior Brass Band. Remember this from April 1971? Photo: Shields Gazette