And that is exactly what we have here with a series of 9 South Tyneside face painting photos from times gone by.
There’s a Westoe village fair scene, faces at the Jarrow Festival and a funn day at West Park in South Shields.
So why not take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
5. Fun in 2004
Library assistant Angela Purvis helps Joshua Biddell with face painting in this photo from 17 years ago. Photo: CL
6. Happy times at Hedworthfield
Back to 2017 and here is a scene from the Hedworthfield Community Association family funday. Remember it? Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Wonderful at West Park
Stephen James George of South Shields has his face painted at the family fun day at West Park in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady
8. That's roarsome!
Don't they look great. It's Rhys Pandeles, Glenn Fletcher, Lindsey Smurthwaite and Rachel West in a South Tyneside event in 2004 but who can tell us more? Photo: CL