But will you be a hit by remembering all of these South Tyneside scenes from 38 years ago?
Let’s Dance, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Red Red Wine were riding high in the charts while The Bill, Blackadder, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Blockbusters were all starting their run on TV.
Back closer to home, all these scenes were happening including fun days, a gym scene and cadets looking resplendent in their uniforms.
So join us as we reminisce on a great year for memories.
Back closer to home, all these scenes were happening including fun days, a gym scene and cadets looking resplendent in their uniforms.
. Having fun at the field day
A scene from the Wood Terrace Field Day in August 1983. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
. A great time at Temple Park
This activity looks like great fun at the Temple Park Leisure and Gym Centre. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
9. Best of the bunch
Sir James Steel, Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, presents the trophy for the best cadet to Cadet Philip Farrel at an open night held by No 324 (South Shields) Squadron, Air Training Corps at their headquarters at Northfield Gardens. Photo: Shields Gazette
10. Hard at work at Arbeia
Are you pictured in one of the teams of workers at Arbeia in 1983? Photo: Shields Gazette
11. A guard of honour
South Shields Boys' Brigade form a guard of honour for the Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside, Coun Elizabeth Scrimger and Mrs Kate Fox, when they arrived at the Town Hall for a 1983 ceremony. Are you in the picture? Photo: Shields Gazette
12. Reminders of 1983
What are your memories of South Tyneside in 1983? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg