But we are hoping to ring bells with a great selection of South Tyneside scenes from the early 1980s.
There are local faces galore in our 9 photos from the Shields Gazette archives and that includes a performance of Annie Get Your Gun and some bellringers who had been going strong for 35 years.
There’s a golfing scene from Cleadon Hills and a reminder of the shops at The Nook in 1983. But don’t just take our word for it. Join us as we journey back four decades.
5. Soaring back to 1983
A recruitment exhibition in the foyer of the South Shields Central Library set up by the local 324 Squardon of the ATC based at Northfield Gardens. Pictured in 1983 are David McDermott, Sgt David Mitchell and Robert Coulson. Photo: Shields Gazette
6. All set for the stage
South Shields Operatic Society was putting on Annie Get Your Gun in 1982. Were you a part of the cast? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Panto time in 1984
Queing outside the Savoy for the panto in January 1984. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
8. In tune in 1981
Still ringing after 35 years were Vicar of St Hilda's, the Rev Jim Vincent and the three Softley sisters who began a family tradition of bell ringing. Left to right are: Enid, Kath and Brenda. Photo: Shields Gazette