Seventeen years have passed since students from across South Tyneside joined forces for a massed Christmas singalong at Temple Park leisure centre.
It was a cast of hundreds and we hope these photos bring back memories of a great day.
The only way to find out is by having a look through these scenes from the Shields Gazette archives.
9. Wonderful and festive
Joining together for the big sing in 2005. Get in touch and share your own memories. Photo: IB
10. Sing up with your own memories
Was their a face you recognised in our retro feature? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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