It was the year that Princess Diana came to St Paul's Church, Jarrow. Did you get to see her?It was the year that Princess Diana came to St Paul's Church, Jarrow. Did you get to see her?
It was the year that Princess Diana came to St Paul's Church, Jarrow. Did you get to see her?

Nine pictures from life in South Tyneside 1985 - the year Live Aid rocked the world

It was the year when the world came together to help the starving.

Live Aid was held 35 years ago and brought together some of the most famous musicians on the planet.

There were concerts at Wembley and Philadelphia as well as fundraising on an epic scale.

Can you remember what you were doing at the time? Can you remember what else was happening on South Tyneside that year?

It was a year of significant royal connections for the area.

Take a look at these reminders.

Can you remember what you were doing at the time? Can you remember what else was happening on South Tyneside that year?