But it really is that long since these photos were taken at the Relay for Life, the Harton, Boldon and Mortimer School proms and the Westoe Crown Primary Jeans for Genes Day.
There is lots more besides in our picture spread from 2010 but why not take a look for yourself.
See how many of these great scenes you remember and then get in touch to tell us more.
5. Exam results day at Whitburn
The GCSE results are in and these students from Whitburn School are all smiles. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
6. A night to remember for these students
A scene from the Mortimer Community College prom ten years ago. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN
7. Whitburn & Cleadon players in action
These young Whitburn & Cleadon players, pictured in black and yellow are up against Sherburn Youth FC u10s in this Russell Foster match from ten years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: KB
8. The Boldon School prom
Are you pictured in this 2010 Boldon School prom scene at the Marriott Hotel in Gateshead? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SW